Registered Nurse for Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center

Upstate Cerebral Palsy•City of Utica, NY

5d•$42 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse at Supportive Crisis Stabilization (SCSC) is part of the interdisciplinary treatment team. The SCSC RN position is responsible to triage, assess, screen and monitor mental health and substance use concerns, provide nursing care to program participants, complete required documentation, provide in-services to staff, collaborate with consultant physicians and nurse practitioners, administer toxicology screenings, participate as part of the crisis response team, and participate in Center and Agency activities.

Requirements

AAS Degree in Nursing required
Current and valid NYS RN license.
Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

bachelor's degree in nursing preferred

Responsibilities

Triage, screening and assessment program participants upon entry to the Center.
Provide emergency nursing care to program participants.
Complete all required documentation and reports according to program regulations.
Provide nursing and medical in-services to staff as requested.
Train and maintain clinic staff competencies on administering Narcan
Provide emergency injections to clients needing long-acting injectable medications as directed by a consulting psychiatrist or PNP
Administer toxicology screenings
Answer calls from clients, internal departments and external providers
Collaborate with consulting physicians and nurse practitioners on medical issues.
Participate as a crisis response team
Adhere to mandatory reporting requirements and HIPAA laws.