Registered Nurse (RN) - Opioid Treatment Program
About The Position
Helio Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to work on a Full-Time basis with their Opioid Treatment Program in Syracuse, NY. The schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday, 5:30am-2:00pm. RNs in this role will use their training to provide a comprehensive approach focusing on patients’ mental health and wellbeing. This role is less physically demanding than traditional healthcare settings, with less ADL-related tasks. Responsibilities primarily include taking vitals, passing medications, and identifying acute needs related to mental health and SUD. RNs will build strong relationships with patients and see positive, real-time results. In addition to Helio Health’s comprehensive benefits package, Full-Time RN's are eligible to receive a Sign-On incentive up to $8,000!
Requirements
- Must be a licensed Registered Nurse currently registered in NY State.
- At least one year of experience, or comparable training in the treatment of substance abuse and/or substance dependency.
- Basic computer skills required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior Hepatitis C nursing experience preferred.
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 Helio Health.
- 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
