Detoxification Nurse

4 weeks ago

Canaan, Connecticut, United States Mountainside Treatment Center Full time
Job Title: Detoxification Nurse

Career Opportunity: Detoxification Nurse

Mountainside Treatment Center is seeking a skilled Detoxification Nurse to join our team. As a Detoxification Nurse, you will be responsible for providing medical and health-related management to clients in our Detoxification Program.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Complete nursing assessments upon admission to the program
  • Oversee the safe administration of medications, being mindful of medication interactions and preventing medication errors
  • Maintain client medical health records according to DPH, CARF, TJC, ASAM, OSHA and Mountainside policies and procedures
  • Attend to day-to-day health situations that may arise among clients
  • Ensure implementation of appropriate detox protocols and all other policies and procedures
  • Monitor withdrawal symptoms of clients and attend to health needs
  • Communicate findings and concerns to MD/APRN and other members of the treatment team

Requirements:

  • Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
  • Current active CT license as a registered nurse required
  • Experience with both general medical and psychiatric populations
  • One year experience in substance abuse treatment or behavioral health preferred
  • Computer skills (email, Electronic Medical Records & Microsoft Office)
  • Understanding and awareness of withdrawal symptoms
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as necessary
  • Able to provide thorough physical assessments of clients

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive benefit package
  • Paid Time Off (which increases after 1 year with Mountainside)
  • Paid holidays including a Multicultural Holiday
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Free meals while working on the Canaan campus
  • Monthly $75.00 wellness reimbursement

About Mountainside Treatment Center:

Mountainside Treatment Center is a dynamic, fast-paced and growing recovery facility that values innovation and an obsession with providing Best in Class service to our Clients. Founded in 1998, we are a leading behavioral healthcare provider dedicated to treating alcohol dependency and drug addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its high standards of care, Mountainside seeks out passionate and talented individuals to join its staff. We believe that every employee, regardless of position, plays a vital role in our success.

Here at Mountainside Treatment Center, we strongly prefer all employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (including regularly scheduled boosters) and the Flu as recommended by the CDC.

Mountainside is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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