Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - The Ridge Recovery Center

Location Detail : 289 Windham Rd Willimantic (10534)

Shift Detail : Wednesday through Saturday 3P-11 : 30P

• New Hires Eligible for Sign-On Up To $2,000

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Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common : Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Rushford Center, one of Connecticut’s leading providers of addiction and mental health services, is nationally recognized for delivering outstanding prevention, treatment and recovery programs. We offer a wide range of programs including Acute Care and Evaluation, Residential Addiction Treatment, Individual, Group & Family Therapy, Intensive Outpatient programs and Community Support Programs. Through the passion of our specialists, we continue to treat every patient with care, compassion and respect, while providing affordable and accessible services.

The Ridge Recovery Center (Rushford Center) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse who desires a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of individuals living with substance use disorders.  The Ridge Recovery Center is a new state-of-the-art substance use disorder treatment facility in Windham, CT.  The Ridge Recovery Center offers personalized paths to recovery in a serene and tranquil setting.

Job Summary

Provides timely, effective, high quality and safe nursing collaboration for all enrollees in the program under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Provides coordination of care in conjunction with the RN, BHH Specialists, Peer Recovery Specialists, medical providers and other medical facilities as appropriate and required. Provides education (individually and in group format) in the areas of chronic conditions, newly diagnosed conditions, medications, health promotion, wellness & prevention including appropriate usage of medical services (i.e. PCP vs ED visits). Position works closely with BHH team on a day-to-day basis; reports to nursing services.

Qualifications

As a Hartford HealthCare entity, Rushford provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting of :

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work / life balance. Every moment matters. And this is  your moment .