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Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse is responsible for identifying the treatment needs of the clients and making sure they are met in accordance with Agency policies, procedures, state and federal guidelines and regulations. All job responsibilities with this position need to be in alignment with value-based health/payment. It is the responsibility of this position to know and understand the specific implications of VBH/VBP on day-to-day duties on the job.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The overall responsibilities of this position that cannot be delegated include:

 Responsible for adhering to the standards of care to ensure program clients receive preventative, routine, ongoing, follow up and emergency medical services.  On a daily basis, the RN is responsible for delivering optimal care by:

• Assessing and coordinating all the medical needs of the program clients.
• Maintaining the health and well-being of clients.
• Accurately documenting all medical services provided to clients.
• Communicating with medical service providers, client emergency contacts, and program staff, and then documenting the communication.
• Maintaining the medical chart in accordance with FFS policy and procedure, OASAS regulation, HIPPA, and 42 CFR.
• Reviewing the proper distribution and documentation of the distribution, of all medications.
• Reporting any and all medication or documentation errors, as outlined in FFS policy and procedure, to a program director or his/her designee.
• Insuring all prescribed and over-the-counter medications are secured, inventoried, administered, and recorded in compliance with FFS policy and procedures.

 Maintain the Nursing “station” to meet program needs.

 Provide support as needed for medical related services, i.e., methadone, etc.

 Completes daily inventory of methadone and Suboxone in accordance with all state and federal regulations.

 Prepares and dispenses methadone and Suboxone in accordance with all state JOB DESCRIPTION Registered Nurse Page 2 of 3 December 2021 and federal regulations.

 Work with treatment team to develop the medical plan of action as reflected in the Treatment Plan.

 Responsible for the scheduling of client medical care.

 Provide emergency first-aid and determine if additional medical intervention is necessary.

 Engage in clinical programming as directed.

 Conduct ongoing health related in-service trainings and classes including but not limited to:

• STD’s
• Nutrition
• Birth Control
• Personal Hygiene
• Cold/Hot weather-related health issues

 Interact with community resources regarding health-related issues.

 Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Qualifications:

Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in New York State preferably with experience in the Chemical Dependency and/or Mental Health field; support the goal of abstinence from mood altering substances unless prescribed by a physician knowledgeable of addiction and must subscribe to a Professional Canon of Ethics.

Interpersonal Skills:

Requires self-direction, tact, diplomacy, and a clear, courteous, and professional manner when dealing with clients and staff members. Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills, proficient time management skills, and the ability to work cooperatively with the staff inside and outside the agency. Must be detail-oriented, team-player. Strong clinical skills with an emphasis on family therapy and/or assessing systems.

Environmental Conditions:

Potential for exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Work is performed in a healthcare office environment within client service locations. Understands and follows infection control standards and complies with the use of personal protection equipment to prevent exposure and transmission of communicable disease. Employment Standards: Must maintain confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information. Must be able to work with mentally ill individuals, responsible for timely and accurate completion of all assigned duties, must exhibit good personal conduct, always maintain a business-like appearance in manner and attire. Obey all safety rules. Commitment to agency mission statement and values.

Equipment, Machines and Software Used:

Ability to operate various office equipment including computer, telephone, fax machine, photocopier, and pager.

Physical and Mental Requirements: Standing, walking, memory, concentration, sitting, hearing, carrying, speaking, writing, bending, pulling, problem solving, lifting, reaching, kneeling, running, seeing, reading, climbing, and pushing.

Disclaimer:

 All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

 This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

 The company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee's job duties at any time at its sole discretion.

 This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.91 - $59.01 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Toxicology

Physical setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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