Registered Nurse (RN)

Outreach Development Corp.; Roosevelt (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Outreach Development Corp. in Roosevelt, NY, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join its treatment team. The RN will provide nursing care to clients, administer medications, monitor health status, and document encounters in the patient records.

The ideal candidate holds a NYS RN license and has experience in opioid treatment or substance use services. Bilingual English/Spanish is advantageous for staff and clients in this role.

Qualifications

• Must hold a NYS RN license and be in good standing.
• Experience in opioid treatment or substance use services preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus for patient care and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications including injections as prescribed by MD.
• Conduct health assessments and determine need for medical services.
• Maintain accurate health records and timely documentation.
• Provide patient education on health issues and treatment plans.
• Coordinate with clinical staff to ensure quality care and safety.

Skills

RN license required

Bilingual EN/ES a plus

Strong communication skills

Education

NYS Registered Nurse

Tools

Avatar EHR

Job description

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Registered Nurse (RN)

Exempt-M Roosevelt, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3151

Salary Range: $81,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

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.