Registered Nurse

Behavioral Health Services North•Morrisonville, NY

About The Position

BHSN is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide health screening, coordinate health referrals, and collaborate closely with prescribers and staff. The role serves the population of the assigned clinical program and includes medication administration, health monitoring, treatment planning, patient and staff education, triage, crisis intervention, and electronic health record documentation. Local and regional travel may be required. The work schedule is Monday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; Tuesday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; and Thursday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. The position also participates in department meetings and required trainings and assists with orientation of new nursing staff.

Requirements

NYS Department of Education Registered Professional Nurse.
CPR certification.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage time effectively and organize tasks.
Ability to work on a multidisciplinary team and collaborate across disciplines and programs.
Broad clinical knowledge of psychiatric disorders and psychiatric diagnosis.
Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation for local and regional travel.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing direct clinical service to the population served by the assigned clinical program is strongly preferred.
Extensive knowledge of PC applications and electronic medical records is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Dispense medication as prescribed by a psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
Administer injectable medication according to prescriber orders.
Provide health monitoring and PROS Health Assessments.
Participate in developing, writing, and carrying out treatment plans.
Review health screenings and make appropriate recommendations.
Educate recipients and staff about relevant medical issues and medications.
Maintain the security and inventory of medications and nursing supplies.
Print prescriber schedules and other reports as needed.
Fulfill medication prior authorization requests.
Provide crisis intervention services as needed, including offsite in the community.
Forward reports, laboratory results, and notes to primary care providers as requested.
Process incoming triage calls and prepare them for prescriber review.
Document patient care in the electronic health record system.
Assist with orientation of new nursing staff.
Conduct urine drug screenings in accordance with agency policies.
Initiate tobacco cessation interventions when indicated.
Attend department meetings and required trainings.
Perform other duties assigned within the context of the job description.