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About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled per-diem Registered Nurse to provide nursing services and medically monitor clients in our substance abuse Detox facility, playing a vital role in supporting individuals through one of the most critical steps in their recovery journey. We're searching for per-diem coverage on Weekends, Overnights and Second Shift!

Responsibilities

• Perform initial nursing assessments and document ongoing client assessments in response to treatment
• Perform client admissions
• Develop, implement, record, and evaluate nursing care plans according to the age and specific needs of each client
• Participate in and supervise nursing care, providing direct physical care measures as needed
• Act as a primary nurse, working with individual clients and coordinating their treatment
• Execute the medical regimen of care as prescribed by the physician
• Educate clients and families toward an understanding of health, illness, and plans for post-discharge care
• Respond to medical and psychiatric emergency needs of clients
• Participate in the orientation of new employees and the transfer of knowledge necessary for the performance of duties

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing or a related health care field; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current State of Connecticut Department of Public Health Registered Nurse License required
• CPR Certification required
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, external health care providers, clients, and families
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly in one-on-one and group settings
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize critical tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to SCADD's values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practice
• A pre-employment drug screen, conducted by a qualified lab, is required in accordance with Connecticut law.

Skills

• Nursing assessments
• Client admissions
• Nursing care plans
• Direct physical care
• Medical regimen execution
• Client and family education
• Emergency response
• Employee orientation
• Collaborative work
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Organizational skills
• Prioritization

Location

• Southeastern Connecticut - New London, CT

Work Type

• Per-diem
• 8-hour shifts

Experience Level

• Six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Education Level

• Associate degree in nursing or a related health care field

Salary/Compensations

• $42.55 with shift premiums plus weekend premiums

About the Company

• Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD) is an award-winning, nationally and locally recognized leader in substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment in Southeastern Connecticut.
• We are proud recipients of the Top Workplace award, 2023 Non-Profit of the Year and 2023 Executive Director of the Year honors from the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce, and recognition as a Top Tier organization and a Recovery Friendly Workplace.
• Since 1966, SCADD has remained at the forefront of substance use disorder treatment, continuously evolving to meet the needs of individuals, families, and communities across Southeastern Connecticut.
• We believe in second chances and the power of recovery — and compassionate, skilled nursing care is central to that work.
• When you join SCADD, you join a team that shows up every day with hope, connection, and purpose.

Equal Opportunity

• SCADD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.