Registered Nurse (RN) - Elements Residential Treatment Program

Helio Health • City of Syracuse, NY

2d • $37 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

Helio Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive treatment to people affected by substance use, mental health, and other behavioral health disorders at its Elements Residential Treatment Program in Liverpool, New York. The role focuses on patients’ mental health and wellbeing and includes taking vital signs, administering medications, identifying acute mental health and substance-use-related needs, and building relationships with patients.

The RN works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, Service Director, and/or Program Director and follows medical orders for patient care. The position is full-time and has an evening schedule, Sunday through Thursday, from 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Compensation is $37.00–$41.50 per hour. Full-time RNs may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $8,000.

Requirements

• Current New York State registration and licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• At least one year of experience, or comparable training, in the treatment of substance abuse and/or substance dependency.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow medical orders and provide patient care under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, Service Director, and/or Program Director.
• Communicate patients’ medical concerns to supervisors and medical providers, including the Medical Director.
• Monitor patients’ medical status and signs and symptoms of withdrawal, and report observations to the supervisor and/or Medical Director.
• Coordinate with medical staff across the agency and in the community to support continuity of patient medical care.
• Communicate patients’ medical concerns to clinical staff.
• Provide medical services directly to patients, interpret medical information, and provide recommendations or referrals for medical services.
• Develop, recommend, and review medical policies and procedures for programs within Syracuse Behavioral Healthcare.
• Advise the agency and help ensure the provision of services for medical and health-related issues.
• Provide direct medical patient care, including examinations, implementation of medical orders, treatment of medical conditions, and reporting communicable and infectious diseases in accordance with the law.
• Execute and review public health education and screening protocols concerning tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, hepatitis, and HIV prevention and harm reduction, in accordance with Article 27-F of the Public Health Law and the Mental Hygiene Law, in coordination with the Medical Director/Nurse Manager.
• Implement and lead a medically based patient group covering the listed public health topics.
• Serve on special review and quality assurance committees as assigned.
• Provide and document medical consultation, assessment, examination, and treatment planning and review in accordance with agency policy and requirements.
• Perform other related assignments and duties consistent with training and experience.

Benefits

• Sign-on incentive of up to $8,000 for full-time RNs.
• Overtime and shift differential pay.
• Health insurance, including dental and vision coverage for employees and families.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, with 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed