Registered Nurse (RN) - Mobile Medication Unit
About The Position
Helio Health is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for its Mobile Medication Unit, part of the Utica Opioid Treatment Program. The RN provides clinical services to patients in Oneida and surrounding counties, using a comprehensive approach that supports patients’ mental health and wellbeing. The role focuses primarily on taking vital signs, administering medications, and identifying acute mental health and substance use disorder needs. The position is described as involving less standing and fewer activities of daily living tasks than many common healthcare settings, and offers opportunities to build relationships with patients and observe progress. The schedule is Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday, with shifts falling between 5:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Compensation is $37.00–$42.00 per hour. Full-time RNs may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $8,000.
Requirements
- Current New York State registration and licensure as a Registered Nurse.
- At least one year of experience, or comparable training, in the treatment of substance abuse and/or substance dependency.
- Basic computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Work under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, Service Director, and/or Program Director, and follow medical orders for patient care.
- Communicate patients’ medical concerns to supervisors, medical providers, and/or the Medical Director.
- Monitor patients’ medical status and signs and symptoms of withdrawal, and report findings to a supervisor and/or medical director.
- Coordinate with agency medical staff and community providers to support continuity of patient medical care.
- Communicate patients’ medical concerns to clinical staff.
- Provide medical services directly to patients, interpret medical information, provide recommendations, and make referrals for medical services.
- Develop, recommend, and review medical policies and procedures for Helio Health programs.
- Advise the agency and ensure provision of services for medical and health-related issues.
- Provide direct patient care, including medical examinations, implementation of medical orders, treatment of medical conditions, and communicable and infectious disease reporting in accordance with the law.
- Execute and review public health education and screening protocols related to tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, hepatitis, and HIV prevention and harm reduction, in coordination with the Medical Director/Nurse Manager and in accordance with applicable laws.
- Implement and conduct medically based patient groups on the stated public health topics.
- Serve on special review and quality assurance committees as assigned.
- Provide and document medical consultation, assessment, examination, and treatment planning and review in accordance with agency policy and requirements.
- Perform other related assignments and duties consistent with training and experience.
Benefits
- Sign-on incentive of up to $8,000 for eligible full-time RNs.
- Overtime and shift differential pay.
- Health insurance, including dental and vision coverage for employees and families.
- Paid vacation and sick leave, with no waiting period for accruals.
- Paid holidays, including a floating birthday holiday.
- 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match.
- Company-paid short-term disability insurance.
- Company-sponsored life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
