Gilead - PROGRAM NURSE

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Established in 1968, Gilead has over 50 years of experience providing the highest quality services that support each person’s recovery from mental health or substance use challenges. Gilead empowers personal growth, independence and recovery through improved mental health, physical well-being, and community integration. Gilead’s supportive and collaborative services are marked by excellence, compassion, innovation, and integrity.

Gilead Community Services is seeking a caring and recovery-oriented LPN to join our multi-disciplinary residential and outpatient addiction program.

The LPN for Gilead’s New Britain area adult residential substance use disorder treatment program works 40 hours M, T, W, Th, F 5p-11p to provide medical care, oversee medication administration and pharmacology issues, facilitate coordination of care between the treatment team and external providers, and provide medical knowledge and education to team members.

• Must be a licensed LPN in CT
• High school diploma or equivalent, Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred
• Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders and psychiatric issues
• Five years of clinical experience
• Must maintain and provide proof of valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing.
• Reliable use of personal vehicle as needed

• Generous paid vacation, sick, and personal time plus paid holidays
• Affordable, employer-sponsored medical and dental insurance (Gilead pays 88%)
• Employer-provided long-term disability and life insurance (Gilead pays 100%)
• Scholarship, and professional development opportunities
• Hands‑on learning experience and mentorship
• Paid training, education, and certification as necessary (including CPR training)
• Opportunities for growth within Gilead

• Providing clinical knowledge regarding severe and prolonged mental health and substance abuse disorders as well as medical knowledge related to health and well-being
• Supporting the Program Director in leading an effective program through clinical services and best practice models of care
• Maintaining contact with MDs (i.e. psychiatrists, PCPs, specialists, etc.) to coordinate medical and psychiatric care of individuals
• Working closely with pharmacies to facilitate proper pharmaceutical care
• Providing guidance and peer‑support regarding medical care in their respective program
• Conducting Health Histories, Health Assessments, and medical evaluations of clients’ emergent medical issues
• Making appropriate community referrals based on assessments and evaluations to meet clients’ basic health needs
• Providing ongoing medical education to case managers informally and in training formats
• Ensuring proper orientation, training, and management of the medication self‑administration system
• Completing all required documentation electronically and on paper in a timely manner
• Acting with compassion, integrity, and ethics

We support equality for and advancement of all people, based on their qualifications and actions alone, without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability. Our company is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to total.rewards. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to accessibility and inclusion.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

New Britain, CT. This is a non‑union position and pays $57, per year depending on level of education and experience.