Stabilization Center Registered Nurse Full time

Stabilization Center Registered Nurse Full time

Home (https://www.neighborhoodctr.org) Stabilization Center Registered Nurse Full time

• Full Time

• Herkimer, NY (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Herkimer%2C%20NY&zoom=14&size=512x512&maptype=roadmap&sensor=false)

• Posted 7 months ago

Website (https://www.neighborhoodctr.org/) The NEighborhood Center

NEW PROGRAM!Multiple Opportunities Available!

Join our Stabilization Center and provide comprehensive treat ment to those affected by substance use, mental health, and other behavioral health disorders.

Pay: $80,000 annual salary –ALSO A $5,000.00 sign on bonus

Position: Stabilization Center Registered Nurse

Division: Behavioral Health Care

Status: Full Time with Benefits,

Location: Herkimer, NY

Base Schedule: 36 hours – 3 days a week. Rotating schedule with weekends and holidays. $5,000 sign on bonus

Job Description:

An Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center (ICSC) Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing services in a 24 hour per day, 7 days per week, outpatient acute care crisis stabilization program. The RN will provide intensive assessment, linkage and follow-up of individuals identified to be in acute psychiatric or substance use crises. She/he/they is responsible for referring clients to appropriate agencies for needed services and for assessing and intervening with individuals in crisis. She/he/they will assist with triaging medical needs for children and adults in crisis and will facilitate engagements with a prescriber to administer medications and medical interventions. S//they are expected to perform job functions with a degree of independence, and are expected to assist in the management of day-to-day service operation as assigned.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Provide nursing intervention including supportive and/or restorative care.

• Function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

• Act as a team lead and be responsible for maintaining any inventory standards for medication and medical supplies.

• Ensure the health and safety of staff and clients during emergencies.

• Health monitoring and education/counseling.

• Conducts laboratory and other diagnostic tests and evaluates data.

• Administration and monitoring of oral medications and intramuscular injections.

• Maintain infection control standards.

• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve goals of the organization.

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Foster teamwork, work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems and make decisions with an interdisciplinary team.

• Assess situations to determine importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.

• Set priorities, develop a work schedule, and monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities.

• Complete accurate and detailed clinical documentation in the Electronic Medical Records system in accordance with all regulatory bodies.

• Makes recommendations and assists in facilitating the appropriate level of treatment/services/supports.

• Assumes on-call, and administrative back-up responsibilities consistent with program needs.

• Attends and actively participates in all required training, staff meetings, supervisions and case conferences as required by agency administration.

• Maintains self in a professional manner at all times, adhering to The Neighborhood Center, Inc.’s policy and procedures and in keeping with the Agency’s mission statement;

• Secures and maintains all necessary certification and professional licensing as dictated by profession and required qualifications.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• ANew York State Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with one (2) years of experiencein the provision of mental health or substance use services

AND

• At leastone (1) year experience in an acute care, psychiatric setting, including experience with co-occurring disorders and/or chemical dependency.

AND

• Physical Requirements –Ability to perform general nursing duties including bending, stretching and standing for long periods.

AND

• Experience working well as a team member.

• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals and agencies within the community.

We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to the success of our organization and are dedicated to creating a workplace that welcomes and values all individuals. We strive to create a culture that fosters respect, openness, and understanding, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for open positions.

Program: Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center

Division: Behavioral Health

Status: Full Time

Location: Herkimer, NY

Rate of Pay: $80,000 annual salary –ALSO A $5,000.00 sign on bonus.

Base Schedule: 36 hours – 3 days a week. Rotating schedule with weekends and holidays. $5,000 sign on bonu

Work Location:In person