1 Residential Nurse - Liberation House, Stamford Job in Bridgeport, CT
Liberation Programs, Inc. is Hiring a Residential Nurse - Liberation House, Stamford Near Bridgeport, CT
Liberation Programs is seeking an LPN or RN for our Residential Inpatient Program in Stamford. The Residential Nurse helps carry out the agency mission and duties of the medical services unit.
DUTIES
- Oversee the self-medication management for Recoveree's in our Inpatient Residential program
- Provide Recoveree education on medication, side effects, and medical condition
- Review Medication Forms daily and arrange for prescriptions to be filled/refilled timely
- Oversee catalog and storage of medication
- Ensure that the Medication Rooms and MAR are well-organized and in compliance
- Consult psychiatric and medical staff as needed to ensure the well-being and safety of Recoverees
- Attend Staff Meetings, and provide related staff education
- Assess clients prior to administration of methadone medication to ensure proper dosage is administered.
- Coordinate clients' dosage change requests with counselor and medical staff.
- Provide coverage for LPN staff, including methadone dispensing in Stamford & Bridgeport.
- Current CT Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Three to five years of direct patient care in hospital, primary care, psychiatric facility or home care. Experience in substance abuse/methadone dispensing preferred.
- Knowledge of the principles of addiction treatment. Practical experience in the field of addiction treatment is preferred.
- A work history that demonstrates leadership, accomplishment and the ability to get work accomplished on time and within predetermined specifications.
- Computer skills, with demonstrated ability with Microsoft Outlook.
- Familiarity with methadone dispensing software.
- Strong oral and written communication skills along with the interpersonal skills to work effectively at all levels of the organization and its stakeholders.
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Health, Dependent Care, Parking and Transit
- 401K with Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous Paid Time Off Policy
- HRSA Student Loan Forgiveness Participant
- Supportive Work Environment
Job Summary
Full Time
Hospital
$67k-84k (estimate)
07/25/2024
09/19/2024
liberationprograms.org
STAMFORD, CT
50 - 100
1971
EDWARD SPAUSTER
$10M - $50M
Hospital
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About Liberation Programs, Inc.
Liberation Programs mission is to provide prevention, treatment and recovery services to help individuals and their families impacted by substance use and mental health conditions to foster hope and maintain wellness. From a single location, Liberation House, which opened in Stamford in 1971, Liberation has expanded to become one of the areas leading behavioral health organizations. Today the agency serves more than a 1,000 people a day at sites in Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk and Bridgeport. Services include outpatient programs, two residential programs, special services for older adults and ...people living with HIV/AIDS, permanent supportive housing and extensive education and prevention activities in the community.
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