Registered Nurse (RN)

Outreach Development Corp.; Brentwood (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Outreach Development Corp. in Brentwood, NY is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse (RN) to join the treatment team. The role involves administering medications, conducting substance use assessments, and coordinating patient health care within an opioid treatment program.

Ideal candidates will be NYS-licensed RNs with strong communication and organizational skills, able to work collaboratively with a diverse team, and comfortable with AVATAR EHR systems. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be a NYS Registered Nurse (RN).
• Experience in an Opioid Treatment Program or substance use treatment preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Experience with AVATAR electronic health records a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication, including injections, as ordered by MD.
• Conduct substance use assessments for treatment participation.
• Follow up on health-related referrals and maintain patient health tracking.
• Provide patient education and counseling on health issues and staff education.
• Maintain timely documentation and reports; inform leadership of issues.
• Participate in staff meetings and case conferences; collaborate with clinical staff.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Excellent verbal and written comms

Organizational skills

Neat and punctual

Education

NYS RN license

Tools

AVATAR EHR

Job description

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Registered Nurse (RN)

Part-time-C Brentwood, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3085

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.

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.

Essential Duties:

• 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

Monday - Friday 6:30am - 2:30pm
Rotating Saturdays 6:30am - 2:30pm