Registered Nurse (RN) - Psych Mental Health
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The Registered Nurse provides direct care to individuals with substance use disorders at The Ridge Recovery Center, a new state-of-the-art treatment facility. This role involves assessing client conditions, administering medications, managing withdrawal symptoms, and educating clients on their health, wellness, and recovery.
Responsibilities
- Assess client conditions
- Administer medications
- Manage withdrawal symptoms
- Provide direct nursing care to clients with substance use disorders
- Educate clients on health, wellness, and recovery
Requirements
- Valid CT RN license
Qualifications
- Minimum of Associate's degree in nursing
- Minimum of one year nursing experience in Psychiatric or Substance Abuse Treatment preferred; experience as CNA/Mental Health Worker desirable for new grads
Nice to Have
- Bachelor's degree in nursing
- Accredited certification in Addictions Nursing (CARN) or Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (or actively pursuing)
- Minimum of one year nursing experience in Psychiatric or Substance Abuse Treatment
- Experience as a CNA, Mental Health Worker, or other related field for newly graduated nurses
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About Rushford
Rushford Center, one of Connecticut’s leading providers of addiction and mental health services, delivering outstanding prevention, treatment and recovery programs.