Registered Nurse

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for providing clinical care to chemically dependent individuals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assessment of clients for admission to the stabilization service.
• Obtain and transcribe orders from Medical Doctor and/or Nurse Practitioner.
• Transcribe, administer and assist with refill of medication.
• Provide medication education.
• Monitor withdrawal process and/or medical condition of clients.
• Assist with a transfer of any client needing medical evaluation or higher level of care at the local hospital.
• Initiate and follow all medical and/or psychiatric emergency procedure in situations that requiring assessment, attention and/or care.
• Document or period review of documentation e.g progress notes, incidents, admission and discharge reports per NYS OASAS regulations.
• Provide direct supervision of staff performance to ensure workflow and scope of practice.
• Assist with orientation of new nursing staff.
• Conduct or supervise Health Education groups.
• Participate in daily inter-disciplinary Treatment Team meeting.
• Participate in Quality Management meetings as needed.
• Abide by all Mission, program and safety policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Attend and participate in meetings and trainings as requested by supervisor.
• Mandatory annual trainings.
• All other duties as requested by your supervisor.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current RN licensing and registration from the NYS Education Department. Maintains all required credentials.
• (1) year management and supervisory experience preferred
• (1) year of experience working with substance abuse populations preferred
• Must obtain CPR certification within 90 days of hire and maintain current certification throughout period of employment.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Clean/valid NYS Driver’s License
• Enthusiastic support of our Mission Statement

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Maintain a professional and approachable attitude on the Mission campus.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Punctual attendance.
• Respect the confidentiality of all clients.
• Work must be of good quality with meeting deadlines.
• Adheres to and shows consistency with all Rescue Mission, Justice Center and ASC policies, procedures and standards.

• Self-starter / self-motivated.
• Ability to set priorities.
• Team player.
• Organizational skills.

Status/Hours: Per Diem scheduling/Saturdays 8am-4pm

Pay Range: $35.00/hour

The Rescue Mission of Utica is an equal opportunity employer encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.