Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Mohawk Opportunities Inc.; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mohawk Opportunities Inc. is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse to join the Forensic Assertive Community Team (FACT) in a community-based setting.

The role leads health assessments, coordinates medication management, and collaborates with medical providers to promote recovery and wellness. The position requires NYS RN licensure, a nursing degree, and 3+ years in psychiatric settings, with outpatient experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse by New York State.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Three years’ experience in a psychiatric setting, with at least one year’s experience in an outpatient setting is preferred.
• Commitment to rights and autonomy of individuals with mental illness.
• Ability to work with diverse populations with respect and dignity.
• Valid NYS driver’s license; own vehicle for business use.

Responsibilities

• Conduct person-centered health assessments and develop strength-based treatment plans.
• Oversee medication management and Clozaril protocols.
• Develop trusting relationships with clients, families, and providers.
• Provide support, case management, and linkage services; document interventions and outcomes.
• Respond to crisis situations with sound clinical judgment; participate in on-call rotations.
• Travel to clients’ homes and community locations as needed; use agency vehicles.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing experience

Outpatient experience

Culturally competent care

Wellness coaching

Strong communication

Education

Licensed RN in NY

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

SIGN-ON BONUS $1,500

COMMUNITY BASED MENTAL HEALTH

MONDAY-FRIDAY WITH DAY TIME HOURS

Responsibilities of the Psychiatric Registered Nurse:

The Forensic Assertive Community Team (FACT) Psychiatric Nurse is a clinical staff member of the FACT Community based multidisciplinary treatment team. The Nurse has the lead responsibility for assessing physical health needs; making appropriate referrals to community physicians; collaborating with medical providers and pharmacies; teaching wellness skills; and providing management and administration of medication under the direction of the team Nurse Practitioner. Additionally, the Nurse is responsible for providing a full range of services that are culturally relevant and recovery based. These services may occur in the home, community, or office. Service provision is designed to promote recovery by improving psychiatric symptoms, preventing relapses, teaching skills, and providing direct assistance and securing necessary community resources.

• Conduct person-centered comprehensive health assessments. Develop and implement strength-based treatment plans that are responsive to client needs and facilitate achievement of goals on an as needed basis.
• Oversee all aspects of medication management in compliance with agency procedures and protocols. This includes administration of injectable medications, managing Clozaril protocols, ordering of medication, overseeing processes for medication distribution, utilizing a medication step system towards client self-management, and managing all aspects of the medication room.
• Develop and maintain trusting and supportive relationships with clients, families, and community providers. All service provisions shall be judgement free, non-confrontational, yet honest, open, and delivered in a professional, caring, supportive, and growth producing manner.
• Provide support, treatment, case management, community advocacy, and linkage services, per the treatment plan. Complete required documentation of interventions as well as client’s responses and outcomes.
• Readily respond to all crisis situations and urgent needs using sound clinical judgement in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the individual. Provide on-call crisis intervention services on a rotating schedule amongst team members. Always act to ensure client’s safety, readily assess needs, provide support, and intervene immediately as needed.
• Mohawk's programs and offices are multi-level with stairs only. All employees must be able to travel to all levels of the facility in a safe and reasonable time frame. Client services in the community include visits to clients’ apartments which can be on the second and third floors.
• Provide transportation to clients when necessary, using agency vehicles. In addition, an employee must have a valid NYS driver’s license and must be an approved driver. An employee must always drive in a safe manner, use all safety devices and be medically able to drive. Employees must have access and be willing to use their personal vehicle to attend client/member meetings in the community and meetings outside the office/program.

Skills/Qualifications for the Psychiatric Registered Nurse:

1. Licensed Registered Professional Nurse by New York State.
2. Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
3. Three years’ experience in a psychiatric setting, with at least one year’s experience in an outpatient setting is preferred.
4. Must have a strong commitment to the rights and ability of each person with a mental illness to make their own decisions and choices, live in the community, work, and have access to continuous support and services to enhance wellness.
5. Must be able to effectively work with all people and demonstrate skills and competence to establish supportive and trusting relationships with all individuals.
6. Must uphold individuals’ rights and personal preferences in treatment and treat everyone with respect and dignity. Continuously acting as a guest in individuals’ homes and family homes, is courteous, polite and an active listener.
7. Valid and insurable NYS driver's license. Must have your own vehicle to use for business purposes. Agency vehicles are available for client transportation.

Salary, Schedule, and Benefits for the Psychiatric Registered Nurse:

• Salary $85,000/annual equivalent.
• Sign-on bonus of $1,500.
• Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.
• Rotating on call when the office is closed, $210 weekly stipend.
• Excellent benefits, staff training, generous paid time off, and 30-minute paid lunch.
• Supportive work environment.
• Culture of Caring.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

All offers for employment will be contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed background checks.

Mohawk Opportunities is committed to helping individuals living with mental illness achieve stable community living and independence. Our goal is to provide services and supports that assist individuals living with mental illness to thrive and achieve their full potential for a happy, independent life in the community of their choice.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Sr. Director of Human Resources at 518-836-3980.