Registered Nurse

Services For The Underserved, Inc.•New York, NY

5d•$85,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The RN will complete medical assessments and brief histories on all clients admitted to the program and will monitor and coordinate follow-up care as directed by Program Director. The position is for a Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center and serves Adults/Youth/Children. The role involves managing client health needs, including medication coordination, monitoring withdrawal symptoms, providing health education, and ensuring compliance with medical regimens. Accurate and timely documentation in EHR and client charts is essential. The role also includes managing medical supply inventory.

Requirements

Master’s in Nursing preferred, Bachelor’s required, with NYS RN license
Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and chemical dependency preferred.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Excellent written and verbal communication
Assessment and case management
Bilingual (Spanish/English) speaking preferred
Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Nursing
Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and chemical dependency
Bilingual (Spanish/English) speaking

Responsibilities

Complete screening, assessments and Care of every client seeking SCSC services ( Adults/Youth/Children)
Evaluate severity of withdrawal symptoms using established screening tools.( If appropriate to Substance Use clients )
Coordinate delivery and reception of medications with pharmacy.
Document all medications received and coordinate management of the meds while client is at SCSC).
Observe self-administration of medications
Monitor withdrawal symptoms during detoxification according to established protocols.
Refer for required medical services as appropriate (Internal & External)
Provide education and consultation to individual clients and/or groups on their health needs.
Assure clients’ compliance with prescribe medical regimen.
Complete timely and accurate documentation on medical services rendered.
Complete all clinical documentation in EHR.
File all documents in the clients’ charts upon completion.
Manage inventory of medical supplies and coordinate replenishment with Office Manager.