MAT Registered Nurse/Care Manager

Sun River Health • Riverhead, NY

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse/MAT Care Manager at Sun River Health is a vital part of a multidisciplinary team, responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care and resource utilization using the nursing process. This role involves monitoring the quality of care to ensure compliance with infection control, risk management, and other service aspects. Key functions include serving as a patient advocate, providing care management and crisis management, and demonstrating an empathic understanding of medical and psychosocial developmental needs, particularly through harm reduction approaches. The position also involves active participation in opioid overdose prevention education and staff/patient training. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center established in the early 1970s to provide high-quality, comprehensive primary, preventative, and behavioral health services to all, especially the underserved and vulnerable, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. The organization has grown significantly, now operating over 45 locations across New York. Sun River Health fosters a culture of wellness, inclusivity, and recognition, promoting staff wellness through challenges and activities, and celebrating dedication through Planetree Recognition Awards. The company is committed to a supportive and collaborative work environment guided by values of respect, integrity, and excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-2 year of experience in acute care setting
• New York State License
• BLS Certification
• CPR Certification

Responsibilities

• Act as point person and primary contact champion for the site location
• Complete MAT intakes by phone or in person
• Complete MAT Patient care plans
• Complete recovery support plans
• Document all encounters
• Complete all necessary consent forms to coordinate care with external agencies
• Complete discharge paperwork in conjunction with the MAT provider; Drafting, scanning etcetera
• Triage presenting issues & provide basic nursing skills in every visit to patients/attend all visits Pre – visit planning on all charts, loading correct templates, updated consents and check for any open referrals (i.e. SATP, MH/BPS)
• I-STOP & PNP (completed in tandem with provider)
• Opioid overdose prevention
• Prior authorizations
• Labs/Review and Flag
• Collection of urine for UDS (urine drug screens) on all MAT patients; all women of childbearing age and premenopausal women get a urine pregnancy test.
• Providing case management to MAT patients
• Manage internal, external, and Health Home referrals
• Attend and present at weekly case conferencing
• Patient education including stigma & opioid overdose prevention
• Liaison with pharmacy
• Outreach, scheduling, & rescheduling MAT appointments
• Panel monitoring (The nurse is responsible for MAT excel spreadsheets (case conference, discharge, and patient master list).
• Provide opioid overdose prevention education and training.
• Participate in MAT program initiatives or other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage to ensure you and your family stay healthy.
• Life and Disability Coverage: Financial protection for you and your loved ones in case of unforeseen circumstances.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Plan for your future with our retirement savings options.
• Commuter and Transit Benefits: Assistance with your daily commute to make your journey to work easier.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential support and resources for personal and work-related issues.
• Employee Discount Program: Enjoy discounts on various products and services as a valued member of our team.
• $2,700 Sign-On Bonus for Eligible External Applicants – Terms and Conditions Apply

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees