Registered Nurse (RN)- Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services Men's Residence- Full Time- Days SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE UP TO $15,000

Cayuga Health System • Town of Ulysses, NY

37d • $40 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Professional Nurse in CARS is responsible for the provision of direct patient care to a designated group of patients, in a fast paced multi-faceted department. These responsibilities will include the observation data collection, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient's physical, psychological, emotional, educational and spiritual needs.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Nursing from an Accredited School of Nursing required
• BLS Certification
• Successful completion of CPI training within 3 months of hire.
• Successful completion of medication competency exam.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Graduate of an Accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Helps to maintain 24-hour accountability for quality of care of clients.
• Completes physical & mental health assessments (VS, risk assessments, withdrawal assessment (COWS) as indicated by Part 820 regulations
• Administers and monitors treatment regimens
• Administers prescribed medications
• Observes and reports behavioral changes
• Maintains control of drugs and medications
• Triage emergent client medical issues and coordinate care with the Nursing Staff, PA, NP, Medical Director and outside providers.
• Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
• Direct care provided by licensed practical nurses
• Respects cultural and religious practices of patients
• Helps to maintain 24-hour accountability for quality of care of clients.
• Ensure OASAS/Medicaid regulatory compliance, Collaborates with Director of Nursing, Direct Care Staff, Counselors, Clinical Directors, other Department Managers and Compliance Manager in Quality Assessment, Assurance, and Performance Improvement Activities

Benefits

• SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE UP TO $15,000
• Standard rate of $39.90 - $47.50 per hour
• Sign On Bonus Available: $8,500 - $15,000 based on direct years of RN experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree