RN Coordinator - BCC (59595)

## Description

Recovery Network of Programs, Inc. is a non-profit behavioral health organization serving the Greater Bridgeport community. We are committed to providing compassionate, person-centered care to individuals and families affected by addiction, mental health challenges, and incarceration.

**Position Overview:**

Recovery Network of Programs is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented **Registered Nurse (RN) Coordinator** to lead and coordinate substance use services within the **Bridgeport Correctional Facility**. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, complaint, and effective delivery of medication-assisted treatment to incarcerated individuals diagnosed with opioid use disorder.

**SHIFT:** Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Oversee all aspects of daily methadone dosing and ensure adherence to RNP protocols.
• Conduct nursing assessments and monitor clients for therapeutic effectiveness and adverse reactions.
• Collaborate with prescribers to communicate clinical concerns, dosage changes, and treatment updates.
• Maintain accurate records in the electronic health record (EHR) and dosing systems.
• Ensure proper storage, security, and chain of custody of methadone/suboxone in compliance with **DEA**, **DPH**, and **SAMHSA** regulations.
• Coordinate care transitions for individuals being released from custody, including referrals to community-based MAT programs.
• Serve as the primary liaison between medical, correctional, and behavioral health teams.
• Provide oversight and support to LPNs and other nursing staff involved in MAT services.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, discharge planning, and compliance audits.

## Qualifications
**Qualifications:**

• **Active Registered Nurse (RN) license** in the State of Connecticut (required).
• Minimum of **2 years of nursing experience**, preferably in corrections, behavioral health, or substance use treatment.
• Experience with **medication-assisted treatment** (e.g., methadone, buprenorphine) strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, clinical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team in a secure correctional environment.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards governing opioid treatment programs is a plus.