FACT Registered Nurse (RN)

Helio Health • City of Syracuse, NY

1d • $40 - $45

About The Position

Helio Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Forensic ACT program. The RN provides medication management, assesses and gathers information about recipients’ physical health, education, support services, and rehabilitation, and provides medication therapy as part of crisis intervention services as needed. This is an in-community position requiring travel to service recipients’ homes and throughout the community. The role works under the supervision of a Psychiatrist/NPP and/or Team Leader and supports medical care, health education, referrals, and continuity of care. Full-time hires are eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $8,000. The pay range is $40.00–$45.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license and registration with the New York State Department.
• At least one year of experience, or comparable training, in integrated mental health and substance use services.
• Basic computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license and own transportation.
• Employees driving personal vehicles for work must maintain minimum auto insurance coverage of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident, and provide HR with proof of coverage on the first day of employment and updated proof by the declaration page expiration date.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the Psychiatrist/NPP and/or Team Leader.
• Communicate patients’ medical concerns to the supervisor and clinical staff.
• Monitor patients’ medical status and signs and symptoms of withdrawal, and report findings to the supervisor and/or medical director.
• Coordinate with agency and community medical staff to support continuity of patient medical care.
• Provide medical services directly to patients, interpret medical information, make recommendations, and refer patients for medical services.
• Develop, recommend, and review medical policies and procedures for Circare programs.
• Advise the agency and help ensure the provision of services for medical and health-related issues.
• Provide direct patient care, including medical examinations, implementation of medical orders, treatment of medical conditions, and reporting of communicable and infectious diseases as required by law.
• Execute and review public health education and screening protocols addressing tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, hepatitis, and HIV prevention and harm reduction, in coordination with the Medical Director/Nurse Manager and in accordance with applicable law.
• Implement and conduct medically based patient groups on the above health topics.
• Serve on special review and quality assurance committees as assigned.
• Provide and document medical consultation, assessment, examination, treatment planning, and review in accordance with agency policy and requirements.
• Perform other related assignments and duties consistent with training and experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including dental and vision coverage for employees and families.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, with no waiting period for accrual.
• 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 for full-time hires.

What This Job Offers

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