Our client, a reputable organization that drives solution to transform the lives of people with disabilities, people in poverty and people suffering from substance abuse/addition, has an immediate need for a Registered Nurse to work in Behavioral Health
Position Type: Contract to Hire
Schedule: M-F, 09:00am-05:00pm
Location: Brooklyn, NY
SCOPE OF ROLE:
The Registered Nurse will work on OMH care team/s with mental health professionals assisting clients in transition from hospitals back to the community.
The team will follow individuals into the community using the evidence-based Critical Time Intervention model of care to ensure that they become both linked and engaged with identified community providers and that their support network is sufficient to meet their needs.
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as medical case management, referrals, health teaching (this might include group education) and counseling.
The nurse will provide interventions supportive to or restorative of life and well-being; and execute medical regimens prescribed by a physician, PNP or another licensed health care provider.
The role will require limited on call coverage.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Complete medical assessments and Communicable Disease Risk Assessments within mandated time frames
Coordinate delivery and reception of medications with pharmacy
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
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
Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
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
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