Gilead - Regisitered Nurse (RN) Flexible Day Shift Hours

Gilead is looking for an experienced RN to fill a 35-hour a day shift residential nursing role split between our Clinton, CT adult residential support program and Old Saybrook, CT adolescent residential program. The Program Nurse is responsible for ensuring and advocating for the well-being and stability of individuals through the support of non-medical staff members. The RN also oversees health-related medical care and pharmacological issues. Applicants must demonstrate competence in and knowledge of community treatment, psychopharmacology, and crisis intervention.

Minimum Requirements

Must be a Registered Nurse, preferably with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program.

Connecticut licensure for Registered Nurse required. Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Clinical Specialist in Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing preferred.

Five years of experience in the mental health and/or addictions field.

Must maintain and provide proof of valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing.

Benefits

Scholarship, and professional development opportunities

Hands-on learning experience and mentorship

Paid training, education, and certification as necessary (including CPR training)

Opportunities for growth within Gilead

This is a non-union position and pays $40.35 - $45.00 per hour dependent on level of education and experience

Responsibilities

Providing clinical knowledge regarding severe and prolonged mental health and substance abuse disorders as well as medical knowledge related to health and well-being

Supporting the Program Director in leading an effective program through clinical services and best practice models of care

Maintaining contact with MDs (i.e. psychiatrists, PCPs, specialists, etc.) to coordinate medical and psychiatric care of individuals

Working closely with pharmacies to facilitate proper pharmaceutical care

Providing guidance and peer-support regarding medical care in their respective program

Conducting Health Histories, Health Assessments, and medical evaluations of clients’ emergent medical issues

Making appropriate community referrals based on assessments and evaluations to meet clients’ basic health needs

Providing ongoing medical education to case managers informally and in training formats

Ensuring proper orientation, training, and management of the medication self-administration system

Completing all required documentation electronically and on paper in a timely manner

Acting with compassion, integrity, and ethics

Gilead employees are held to standards and regulations set by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and other regulatory bodies. These standards are outlined in Gilead’s “Standards of Conduct” policy. It’s important that these standards and regulations are met through all duties performed, outcomes achieved, and conditions kept within the organization.