What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) position at CHD Brand?
The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to oversee the nursing functions of our Adult Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Programs, Clinics and services throughout Connecticut.
Your role as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN):
This position you will interface with an inter-disciplinary team, (both in-house and with local LMHA’s) of social workers, nurses, and mental health support staff to ensure that petient0centered, evidence-based, high quality behavioral health services are provided at CHD. The primary focus of this position is in maintaining the therapeutic milieu (assuring supports allow for the positive outcomes for patients) and ongoing application of therapeutic services for all CHD Residential and Community based services and programs. The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse leads and coordinates the overall plan of care for CHD clients. This position will develop and supervise the internal interdisciplinary team to deliver best practice care to provide assessment, treatment, educations and care to all CHD participants.
REQUIRMENTS:
- Must have a current license to prescribe psychiatric medications in the state of Connecticut.
- Must have DEA license to prescribe controlled substances
- Confidently navigate an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
- Possess strong time-management skills and efficiencies in completing documentation.
- Strong Computer skills
- Valid driver’s license, use of personal vehicle to travel to and from community resources, programs, offices etc.
- Flexibility to meet the demands of the role, included some extended hours during the week, weekends and Holiday hours are possible.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills for good interaction with participants, coworkers and vendors. The ability to analyze, review and make informed, evidence based decisions is key. Along with a dedicated, non-judgmental, kind and committed approach to the participants served, with a belief in the recovery process.
Take advantage of a competitive compensation of $125,000-$140,000 with negotiation consideration for advanced experience, Includes a phenomenal benefits that includes Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.
AT CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CHD), Care Finds a way:
The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Salary : $125,000 - $140,000