Nurse II - RN - Inpatient Program (Overnights)
About The Position
Helio Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to work on a Full-Time basis for our Inpatient Detox program. The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide comprehensive treatment to those affected by substance use, mental health, and other behavioral health disorders. RN’s in the behavioral healthcare field may enjoy benefits not traditionally found in common healthcare settings, such as less physically demanding work, less ADL-related tasks, and the opportunity to build strong relationships with patients and see positive, real-time results. The role primarily involves taking vitals, passing medications, and identifying acute needs related to mental health and SUD issues.
Requirements
- Must be a licensed Registered Nurse currently registered by the New York State Department.
- At least one year of experience, or comparable training in the treatment of substance abuse and/or substance dependency.
- Basic computer skills required.
Responsibilities
- Work under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, Service Director and/or Program Director and follows medical orders for patient care.
- Communicate with supervisor, medical provider and/or Medical Director regarding patients' medical concerns.
- Monitor patients' medical status, signs and symptoms of withdrawal and reports to supervisor and/or medical director.
- Work with other medical staff across the agency and in the community for continuity of patient medical care.
- Communicate with clinical staff regarding patients' medical concerns.
- Work directly with patients' in providing medical services, interpreting medical information and provide recommendations or make referrals for medical services.
- Develop, recommend, and review medical policies and procedures for all programs within Syracuse Behavioral Healthcare.
- Advise the agency and ensure the provision of services for medical and health related issues.
- Provide direct patient care of medical examination, implementation of medical orders, treatment of medical conditions and communicable and infectious disease reporting in accordance with the law.
- Execute and review public health education and screening protocols with regards to tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, hepatitis, and HIV prevention and harm reduction in accordance with Article 27-F of the Public Health law and under the Mental Hygiene law in coordination with the Medical Director/Nurse Manager.
- Implement and carry out a medically based group for patients on the above topics.
- Serves on special review and quality assurance committees as assigned.
- Provide and document medical consultation, assessment, examination, and treatment planning and review consistent with agency policy and requirements.
- Other related assignments and duties consistent with training and experience.
Benefits
- Overtime and Shift Differential Pay
- Health insurance including dental and vision for employees and families
- Paid Vacation and Sick leave - No Waiting Period for accruals
- Paid holidays, including a floating birthday holiday
- 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match
- Company paid short-term disability insurance
- Company sponsored life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Sign-On incentive up to $8,000
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
