Registered Nurse/RN Full-Time

Family Services Inc. • Town of Poughkeepsie, NY

10d • $32 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a professional nursing (RN) position which requires substantial specialized judgment and skills within the framework of behavioral health treatment. Supervision is received from the Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Behavioral Health Center Directors and the Vice President for Behavioral Health. The role involves providing nursing care for both behavioral health (BH) and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services. The position is full-time and located in the Hudson Valley.

Requirements

• Completion of a course of study approved by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for Registered Professional Nurse (RN)
• Possession of a New York State Registered Nurse's License at time of application
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without work sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Assess behavioral health client nursing care needs
• Give skilled nursing care and health monitoring services to clients
• Coordinate client care with treatment team members, and health care professionals in the community
• Counsel and guides clients and families in the prevention of illness and in the attainment and maintenance of maximum health
• Complete prior authorization medication forms and work with insurance/managed care organizations to advocate for medication coverage
• Plan, schedule and coordinate client appointments for injection medications, collection of vital signs with administration of psychotropic injection (LAI)
• Maintain essential nursing case records and reports
• Develop and oversees procedures related to nursing care
• Monitoring the Medication Storage Cabinets and inventory
• Monitor nursing supplies and medical hazardous waste management
• Provide education to clients and staff on health-related topics
• Complete health screening form for new clients and annually
• Develop and facilitate groups specific to behavioral health and wellness
• Provides Care Coordination services for patients eligible for the MAT program
• Screens patients interested in MAT for fit and arranges initial appointments
• Leads client intake process including reviewing the program, ensuring completion of enrollment paperwork
• Provides patient education (e.g. risks and benefits of Suboxone or Sublocade, symptom management/withdrawal, understanding pain) and triages concerns as they arise
• Thoroughly assesses and documents patient’s signs and symptoms
• Accurately and appropriately documents client behaviors and self-reports
• Monitors lab tests, e.g. urine toxicity, blood tests
• Administering evidence based out measurements such as the Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS) and the Clinical Institute Narcotic Assessment
• Assists with patients’ stressors and resources as they arise
• Obtains prior authorizations and coordinates with pharmacies for medications
• Enhances patient follow-up and program adherence
• Consults and coordinates with MAT prescribers and behavioral health providers
• Communicates patient status changes to the Care Team – teaming with MAT provider, primary care provider, behavioral health provider, nurse, pharmacists, and other internal and external supports
• Completes external referrals for medical needs by MAT Patients
• Maintains DEA list of active patients
• Promotes MAT program to community members and partners
• Develops and maintains partnerships with community members and organization
• Assist patient in meeting the goals of particular treatment Tier while they work towards program graduation
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 5%
• Generous paid vacation, holiday, sick and personal time package (2 weeks’ vacation in first year, 13 paid holidays per year, 12 sick days per year and 4 personal days per year)
• Access to Family Services’ Compassionate Leave Program where employees can donate/receive unused time off
• Group term life and long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment coverage (AD&D)
• Supplemental insurance through Aflac
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED