Detox Registered Nurse (RN)| Day Shift (12:00 PM 8:00 PM)

Detox Registered Nurse (RN)| Day Shift (12:00 PM - 8:00 PM) Devbytes Technologies Inc Bridgeport, CT Job Details Full-time | Contract 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Electronic health records (EHR) management RN License Substance use assessment Addiction medicine Substance abuse Working with individuals with substance use disorders Managing patient records Full Job Description We are seeking an experienced Detox Registered Nurse (RN) to join our healthcare team at a correctional facility in Bridgeport, CT . The ideal candidate will have strong experience in detoxification nursing, substance withdrawal assessment, and correctional or behavioral health settings . The Detox RN will review daily inmate admissions, identify individuals with reported substance use concerns, prioritize patients requiring detox evaluation, perform comprehensive assessments, and document findings accurately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Key Responsibilities Review daily admissions/intake sheets for substance use history Conduct Detox Assessments for newly admitted inmates Perform and document: Vital Signs Withdrawal assessments Nursing evaluations Utilize standardized withdrawal tools: COWS (Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale) CIWA (Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment) Monitor and manage detox patients according to clinical protocols Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EHR Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure patient safety Required Qualifications Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut (or compact eligible if applicable) Minimum 2+ years RN experience Strong Detox / Substance Abuse / Withdrawal Management experience Experience using COWS and CIWA Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) Ability to work in a correctional / secure environment Strong assessment and critical thinking skills Preferred Qualifications Previous Correctional Nursing experience Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Nursing background Experience in jail, prison, or inpatient detox settings

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut? How many years of experience do you have as a Registered Nurse? Do you have experience working in detox/substance withdrawal management? How many years of detox nursing experience do you have? Are you experienced using COWS (Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale)? Are you experienced using CIWA (Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment)? Do you have experience working in a correctional facility / jail / prison setting? Do you have experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation?

Work Location:

In person