Registered Nurse

Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities Inc•New York, NY

31d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for oversight of resident’s medical needs daily and also includes documentation of self-medication monitored by the LPN of whom they supervise. Join Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities as a Registered Nurse and be part of a dedicated team committed to empowering individuals and families. This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to use your skills, compassion, and expertise to create lasting change. If you’re looking for a role where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in a career with purpose.

Requirements

The RN must hold an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university and must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.
Must have at least 1-2 years of experience working in the field of chemical dependency.
Must successfully complete a criminal background check, obtain clearance from the Office of Children and Family Services and be chemical dependency free.

Responsibilities

Designing of training and care plans programs.
Medication self-medication monitoring.
Administer medication and regulate participant treatment.
Provision of physical and emotional support for participants and their families.
Access participant physical health and seek resources to diagnosis, treat, and monitor.
Access participant’s readiness to change and provision of support, as well as, education along the way.
Counseling and rehabilitation: give support and dealing with the causes of chemical dependency misuse.
Needle exchange: provision of clean sharps and give advice on how to use chemicals safely to reduce harm to self and society.
Conduct risk assessments.
Provision of ongoing support for participants while they deal with their chemical dependency misuse issues.