Registered Nurse

Outreach Development Corp.; Brentwood (NY); Presencial; USD 62.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pilgrim Outreach Recovery Center is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time position in Brentwood, NY. The RN will provide comprehensive health care services within the treatment team, administer medications, and monitor patient health needs as part of the program.

Ideal candidates hold a NYS RN license and have experience in substance use treatment; bilingual abilities are a plus. The role involves collaboration with clinical staff, documentation, and adherence to Medicaid

Formación

• Must be NYS Registered Nurse (RN) and licensed to practice in New York.
• Experience in opioid treatment or substance use treatment programs preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Administer medications and injections as ordered by MD.
• Conduct substance use assessments for participation, need for physical exams or other medical services.
• Maintain tracking of patient health issues, appointments, and medications.
• Provide patient education and counseling on health-related issues.
• Document and report health information in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with clinical staff to integrate and enhance clinical services.
• Perform toxicology testing as needed.
• Act as designee for Medical Director to sign and authorize tests.

Conocimientos

Bilingual English/Spanish

Excellent verbal and written skills

Educación

NYS Registered Nurse license

Herramientas

AVATAR EHR

Descripción del empleo

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Registered Nurse

Pilgrim Outreach Recovery Center Full-time-C Brentwood, NY, US

Salary Range: $45.00 To $55.00 Hourly

Position: Registered Nurse (RN)

The Registered Nurse is an integral part of the treatment team. They provide health care services for individuals in their care, ensuring that all overall health and safety needs are met.

• Administer medication, including intermuscular injection, as ordered by MD.
• Conduct substance use assessments to determine appropriateness for participation in treatment, need for physical exam or other medical services.
• Follow up on any health-related referrals made.
• Maintain a tracking system to monitor patient health issues, medical appointments, and prescribed medications (internal/external).
• Provide patient education and counseling around health related issues.
• Provide staff education around health related issues.
• Provide crisis intervention on an emergency basis when indicated.
• Complete all needed documentation and reports in a timely manner. Informs program leadership of any problems or anticipated inability to meet deadlines.
• Actively participate in staff meetings, case conferences, and other unit meetings.
• Maintain communication and teamwork with clinical staff to integrate and enhance clinical services.
• Conduct toxicology testing as needed.
• Exercise due diligence in the delivery of quality care in line with agency Medicaid Compliance Plan and systems of accountability.
• Insure communication through the compliance officer and/or the supervisory structure of any violation of non-compliance with the agency’s Medicaid compliance plan and personnel policy and procedure.
• Serve as a designee for the Medical Director to sign and authorize urine and oral fluid testing on laboratory test request forms.
• Identify the current health needs of the patient population and implement activities to address service and informational deficits.
• Must be a NYS Registered Nurse (RN).
• Previous experience working in a n Opioid Treatment Program/Substance use treatment program preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Experience with AVATAR electronic health records a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commitment to providing quality services and outcome driven performance measures.
• Flexibility in scheduling.
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Neat and punctual.

Schedule: