Weekend RN: Medication Access & Triage

Odyssey House; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey House in New York seeks a Registered Nurse to oversee access to medication, support client adherence, and coordinate medical and psychiatric services within our recovery programs. The role emphasizes patient education and safe medication practices.

The RN will train staff, conduct sick calls, manage MAR records, and collaborate with behavioral and co-located providers, with weekend/evening shifts and BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Current NYS Registered Professional Nurse license.
• In good standing with NYSED and free of malpractice judgments.
• BSN from an accredited nursing program preferred.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook and databases.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Train lay-staff on medication access and assess competency.
• Audit access to medication for regulatory compliance.
• Ensure OTC meds follow standing orders.
• Manage medication storage and passes/overnights.
• Transmit orders to pharmacy and reconcile deliveries.
• Document MAR and controlled substances records.
• Conduct sick calls/triage and medical evaluation.
• Coordinate medical services among providers.
• Monitor adherence and address non-adherence with staff.
• Orient clients to healthcare services and schedule appointments.

Skills

Patient education

Medication administration

Care coordination

Triage

Electronic health records

Education

Current NYS Registered Professional Nurse license

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Tools

Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook and databases

Job description

Odyssey House in New York seeks a Registered Nurse to oversee access to medication, support client adherence, and coordinate medical and psychiatric services within our recovery programs. The role emphasizes patient education and safe medication practices.

The RN will train staff, conduct sick calls, manage MAR records, and collaborate with behavioral and co-located providers, with weekend/evening shifts and BSN preferred.