Behavioral Health - Methadone RN

St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester • New York, NY

21d

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager and/or designee, the RN contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for assigned patients in the Opioid Treatment Center. The RN applies nursing theory, principles, and quality-care standards while coordinating patients’ medical care.

The RN safely and efficiently dispenses Methadone and Buprenorphine in compliance with FDA and DEA regulations and departmental policies and procedures, and collects urine specimens according to regulatory and departmental policy. The role assists physicians, PAs, and NPs with evaluating and addressing patients’ medical needs, including physicals, medical orders and referrals, vital signs, PPDs, immunizations, bloodwork, EKGs, and scheduling appointments and follow-ups. The RN accurately and promptly documents care, may serve as a role model or preceptor for orientees, and may perform other related duties as assigned.

Hours vary according to staffing and programmatic needs, with weekend coverage required. The schedule is either 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. or 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience working as an RN in a substance abuse treatment setting.
• Experience working with individuals diagnosed with mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders.
• Computer literacy.
• Current registration as an RN in New York State.
• AHA BLS certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing school.
• Undergraduate/bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in an additional language.
• Higher education/master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for assigned patients in the Opioid Treatment Center.
• Coordinate patients’ medical care.
• Safely and efficiently dispense Methadone and Buprenorphine in accordance with FDA and DEA regulations and departmental policies and procedures.
• Collect urine specimens in accordance with regulatory and departmental policy.
• Assist physicians, PAs, and NPs in evaluating and addressing patients’ medical needs.
• Assist with physicals, follow up on medical orders and referrals, take vital signs, place PPDs, provide immunizations, complete bloodwork, prepare and administer EKGs, and schedule annual physicals, medication and laboratory orders, and follow-ups.
• Document all care provided accurately and in a timely manner.
• Serve as a role model or preceptor for orientees, as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time