Registered Nurse OMH- Community Based

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc.•Oakdale, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy. POSITION SUMMARY The MMST Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive nursing and psychiatric support to assigned clients experiencing homelessness by participating in treatment planning meetings, monitoring and documenting client responses, and maintaining accurate medical records in compliance with regulatory standards. This role includes delivering group education sessions, conducting medical histories, coordinating incident reporting. The MMST RN also responds to medical and psychiatric emergencies, communicates client status to physicians and care teams, provides in-service training to staff, and ensures all documentation and clinical activities meet applicable county and state regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing required; bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
Experience with the mental health and homeless population preferred.
Valid NYS Registered Nurse license
Must have an ability to establish positive working relationships with colleagues, management, clinicians, external providers and all other valued stakeholders
Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn and use various applications
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keeping others informed and anticipating needs is essential
Must be efficient, well organized, and have excellent communication skills
Valid Driver’s License and ability to satisfy criteria to be an agency driver required

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of OMH, DOH, and OASAS regulations preferred

Responsibilities

Participates in meetings and conferences regarding diagnosis and treatment plans for assigned caseload.
Obtains medical history of clients and assists in administering specialized therapeutic treatments as ordered by the physician.
Maintains documentation of client’s clinic visits and medical progress.
Notifies the physician and relatives in case of an emergency.
Coordinates incident reporting procedures and ensures proper documentation of incident reports according to Suffolk County DOH and NYS OMH regulations.
Delivers group therapy sessions using educational tools (e.g., films and visual aids) to promote client understanding of topics such as hygiene, personal grooming, family planning, and diet/weight management.
Coordinates with other programs and departments to ensure quality care is delivered to the client.
Completes assessments for clients to determine appropriate level of care and if any immediate needs must be addressed.
Assists individuals with accessing community resources to ensure needs are met.
Provides emergency medical and psychiatric care to clients as needed.
Provides medical in-service programs to staff members which may include but are not limited to first aid, pharmacology, and discussions of specific diseases.
Reports any non-medical issues to the Clinic Director and reports any medical or psychiatric issues to the Medical Director and/or Clinical Psychiatrist.
Ensures that all required documentation (paper and electronic) is completed /processed appropriately, in a timely manner, and meets quality and compliance thresholds.
Performs other duties as assigned.