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

Cayuga Medical Center•Village of Trumansburg, NY

39d•$44 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Professional Nurse in Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services (CARS) provides direct patient care to a designated group of patients in a fast-paced, multifaceted department. The role includes observing and collecting data, planning, implementing, and evaluating patients’ physical, psychological, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs. The position is onsite at the CARS Residential Campus in Trumansburg, New York, working evenings from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. Travel is less than 25%.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
BLS certification.
Successfully complete CPI training within three months of hire.
Successfully complete a medication competency exam.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide and support 24-hour accountability for quality client care by completing physical and mental health assessments, including vital signs, risk assessments, and withdrawal assessments, in accordance with applicable Part 820 requirements.
Administer and monitor prescribed medications and treatment regimens in accordance with clinical standards, maintaining appropriate medication control, security, and accountability.
Monitor clients’ health and behavioral status; identify and report significant changes; triage emergent medical concerns; and coordinate care with nursing staff, PAs, NPs, the Medical Director, and external healthcare providers.
Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation of assessments, medications, treatments, interventions, observations, and other care using required systems, forms, and standards.
Support regulatory compliance and continuous quality improvement by collaborating with nursing leadership, direct care staff, counselors, clinical leadership, department managers, and Compliance on OASAS/Medicaid requirements and quality assessment, assurance, and performance-improvement activities.
Provide culturally respectful care.