What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Full Time- Watertown position at Citizen Advocates, Inc.?
Job Details
Registered Nurse - Watertown
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
The Registered Nurse will be clinically competent while delivering care to individuals we support utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. RNs will effectively interact with clients, significant others and other health team members while maintaining all standards of professional nursing.
Essential Functions (Job Duties)
- Patient assessment, monitoring, case management and documentation
- Demonstrate necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for clients according to policy, procedure and division/unit specific competencies.
- Comply with Office of Mental Health (OMH), Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), Office of Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD),New York State and Federal regulations, laws and ethical guidelines.
- Provides formal and informal supportive physical and mental health care and maintenance education in a variety of areas to people we support as well as their family/team
- Administer injections and medications as directed by prescriber.
STIPEND:
- RN's have the potential for up to $17,500 for sign on bonus and incentive pay in the first year
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Qualifications
Competencies
- Client Focus
- Teamwork Orientation
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- Communication Proficiency
- Learning Orientation
- Ethical Conduct
- Stress Management/Composure
- Confidentiality
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Workweek schedule: Hours and schedules may vary depending on Company need and workload. Employees will be given as much advance notice as possible when such changes occur.
Travel
Based on need of location/department
Required Education and Experience
- Registered Nurse degree with a valid New York State RN license
- Continuing professional education required
- One (1) year experience in mental health field preferred
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Salary : $34 - $45