Registered Nurse OMH- Community Based
About The Position
The MMST Registered Nurse provides comprehensive nursing and psychiatric support to assigned clients experiencing homelessness. The RN participates in treatment planning, monitors and documents client responses, maintains accurate medical records, conducts medical histories and assessments, and assists with physician-ordered therapeutic treatments. The role also includes leading group education sessions, coordinating incident reporting, responding to medical and psychiatric emergencies, communicating client status to physicians and care teams, and delivering in-service training to staff. Clinical activities and documentation must meet applicable county and state requirements, including Suffolk County DOH and NYS OMH regulations. The position is performed in person and requires some travel within Suffolk County.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in nursing.
- Valid New York State Registered Nurse license.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to satisfy agency-driver criteria.
- Ability to establish positive working relationships with colleagues, management, clinicians, external providers, and other stakeholders.
- Proficient computer skills and ability to learn and use various applications.
- Ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keep others informed, and anticipate needs.
- Efficiency, strong organization, and excellent communication skills.
- Ability to sit, walk, and stand for prolonged periods of at least eight hours; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or stand on a stool as needed; and lift 50 pounds at a time.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Experience with mental health and homeless populations.
- Knowledge of OMH, DOH, and OASAS regulations.
Responsibilities
- Participate in meetings and conferences regarding diagnoses and treatment plans for assigned clients.
- Obtain client medical histories and assist with specialized therapeutic treatments as ordered by a physician.
- Maintain documentation of client clinic visits and medical progress.
- Notify the physician and relatives in case of an emergency.
- Coordinate incident reporting and ensure incident reports are documented according to Suffolk County DOH and NYS OMH regulations.
- Deliver group therapy and education sessions using tools such as films and visual aids on topics including hygiene, grooming, family planning, and diet and weight management.
- Coordinate with other programs and departments to ensure quality client care.
- Complete client assessments to determine appropriate levels of care and immediate needs.
- Assist clients with accessing community resources.
- Provide emergency medical and psychiatric care to clients as needed.
- Provide medical in-service programs to staff, including topics such as first aid, pharmacology, and specific diseases.
- Report non-medical issues to the Clinic Director and medical or psychiatric issues to the Medical Director and/or Clinical Psychiatrist.
- Complete and process required paper and electronic documentation accurately, promptly, and in accordance with quality and compliance standards.
- Communicate respectfully; maintain confidentiality; meet safety training and policy requirements; report unsafe conditions; participate in required events, meetings, reviews, and committees, including those outside standard working hours; and comply with job requirements, ethical standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
