Min:

USD $95,000.00/Yr.

Max:

USD $(phone number removed)/Yr.

Position Overview:

I. SCOPE OF ROLE:

The Registered Nurse will meet with staff to coordinate shelter residents to receive ongoing treatment in the community, supervise LPN, Patient Navigator, and Health Educator, assist Psychiatric Nurse

Practitioner as needed. He/she will Administer medications and document administration as

required. Take vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature and weight. Assist with diabetes

medication and treatment and take medical histories and enter information in computer systems. The RN will coordinate with Case Manager, Senior Case Manager and Director of Social Services to ensure proper care, nutrition and treatment plans are followed.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete medical assessments and Communicable Disease Risk Assessments within mandated

time frames

• Coordinate delivery and reception of medications with pharmacy

• Electronic Health Record data entry and maintenance

• Track all medications received and administered as well as coordinate return of unused

medications to pharmacy

• Observe self-administration of medications for detoxification according to established protocols

• Refer for required medical services

• Carry out urine screenings in accordance with program policy

• Provide education and consultation to individual clients and/or groups on their health needs

• Assess clients’ medical record and coordinate medical care with medical director and/or outside

clinics

• Assure clients’ compliance with prescribe medical regimen

• Complete timely and accurate documentation on medical services rendered

• Keep supervisor informed of all relevant information regarding the residents and the program

• Other duties as requested by supervisor

Qualifications:

III. REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• NYS RN license

• Knowledge of chemical dependency as a primary diagnosis. • Excellent written and verbal communication

• Assessment and case management experience required

• Ability to provide crisis intervention utilizing good interpersonal skills with a high level of maturity

and responsibility

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Basic knowledge of human services

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) speaking preferred

Company Overview:

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others.  We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values:  respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. 

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Director of Talent Acquisition at

ID:

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