Registered Nurse, Safe Options Support (SOS)

ACMH INC•New York, NY

About The Position

Position: Registered Nurse, Safe Options Support (SOS) Function: Will address the physical/medical health needs of program participants in community settings and during their transition to permanent housing. Reports to: Team Leader, Safe Options Support (SOS) Schedule: Mondays through Fridays (9:00am-5:00pm) ACMH is committed to the mental and physical wellbeing of vulnerable New Yorkers and is a leader in the provision of outreach and engagement, care management, rehabilitation, crisis support, and supportive housing. ACMH is committed to becoming an anti-racist organization and seeks to promote actionable change to create an intentional culture of equity at individual, interpersonal and institutional levels. For more information, visit our website: www.acmhnyc.org ACMH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment decisions based on race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, mental or physical disability, marital status, veteran status or citizenship status.

Requirements

License and current registration to practice as a registered nurse in New York State
Ability to travel throughout the 5 boroughs of New York City.
Knowledge of professional nursing concepts, principles, and practices.
Knowledge of concepts and principles from the biological sciences that are supportive of nursing practice
Knowledge of concepts and principles of health promotion and disease prevention.
Knowledge of homeless resources, NYC shelter systems, and MTA transit systems.
Knowledge of abnormal signs and symptoms relating to physical and mental illness, as well as indicators of wellness
Knowledge of psychiatric and general health medications, common dosages, their psychological, physical and physiological effects and possible adverse reactions and side-effects.
Knowledge of emergency treatments and interventions.
Knowledge of the Agency's routines, procedures, and policies.
Knowledge of cultural, ethnic, customs, beliefs, and linguistic needs of clients relating to cultural competence.
Ability to recognize changes in signs and symptoms that warrant the immediate action of a physician.
Ability to develop, evaluate, implement, and modify a plan of nursing intervention to meet the needs of individual clients.
Ability to secure the cooperation of and work effectively with others.
Ability to prepare accurate and timely reports.

Nice To Haves

prefer at least one- year post RN licensure clinical nursing experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs.

Responsibilities

Undertake, interpret, and monitor the assessment of participant’s physical, cognitive & psychosocial health and wellbeing needs.
Engagement beginning either at known “hang-outs” or “Hot spots” within the transit system or during an inpatient hospital admission or emergency department visit with involvement in transition planning, including a needs assessment of community transition supports essential to stabilizing the participant;
Plan, implement and evaluate care, interventions and treatments in line with evidence-based practice to meet fundamental and complex care needs.
Undertakes reassessment of participants when changing condition/needs/deterioration are identified
Advise participants on health maintenance and disease prevention including effects of diet and physical activity and provide case management when indicated
Connect and actively link participants to community base resources that promote overall well-being and health
Provide physical and general psychological comfort and support to participants in the community and in their homes.
Provide consultation and collaborative management with team members, and other agencies observing cultural sensitivity, confidentiality, and participants’ rights;
Develop effective working relationships with other health care clinicians in the acute and non-acute settings to assist in advocating for participants’ best interests.
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate care plans
Promote community awareness of the needs of participants and potential participants and the resources available to meet their care needs.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in participants’ conditions and record medical information and vital signs
Participate at team and administrative meetings and provide nursing input on the development and implementation of treatment/service plans.
Participate in risk management and quality assurance concerning health related issues.
Offer medication reconciliation and overall education on their prescribed medication and, observe, and records effects and monitor for side effects.
Performs other related duties as assigned.