RN Leader - Chemical Dependency Crisis Center

Bowery Residents' Committee•New York, NY

11h•Onsite

About The Position

BRC is seeking an RN Leader to join their Chemical Dependency Crisis Center team. This role involves providing direct client care, performing assessments, administering medications, and documenting client progress. The RN Leader will operate in a shift leadership capacity within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on the unique needs of the homeless population in a fast-paced, community-based setting. The position requires a commitment to helping New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by offering health, self-sufficiency, hope, and dignity.

Requirements

State RN licensure
CPR-BLS required
Basic computer literacy required
CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR

Nice To Haves

Certification in addictions or psychiatric nursing
Previous relevant work experience in detoxification programs or emergency departments
Vaccination preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Identifies and prioritizes client care needs based on client history and nursing assessment.
Performs client triage, assessments, and monitors for symptoms of acute withdrawal and/or symptoms of intoxication and the client's response to intervention and treatment.
Closely monitors clients during administration of medications.
Ensures medication schedule is timely, and adheres to unit policy and protocol.
Completes required documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
Delivers shift to shift report and communication that supports consistent client follow up.
Completes nursing treatment plan that comprehensively endorses client needs and available resources.
Participates in quality improvement projects.
Takes direction from immediate supervisor, and operates in a shift leadership role as part of a multi-disciplinary team/program.
Understands the unique needs of the homeless population, within a fast-paced, community-based care setting.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid sick time
Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation
12 paid holidays
Additional paid sick and personal time
A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC
Tuition assistance
Many training opportunities for career development
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.