Registered Nurse (RN)

Outreach Development Corporation; Roosevelt, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Outreach Development Corporation in Roosevelt, NY is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our treatment team. The RN will administer medications, perform health assessments, and ensure patient safety across services.

Responsibilities include documentation, coordinating referrals, providing patient education, and collaborating with staff. Experience in opioid treatment or substance use programs is preferred; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active NYS RN license.
• Experience in Opioid Treatment or substance use programs preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications including IM injections as prescribed.
• Conduct substance use assessments to determine appropriateness for treatment.
• Follow up on referrals and coordinate health services.
• Maintain patient health tracking and medication records.
• Provide patient education and counseling on health issues.
• Support staff education on health topics.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Complete documentation and reports timely for leadership.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to integrate services.
• Perform toxicology testing as required.
• Ensure quality care in line with Medicaid compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Scheduling flexibility

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

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.