RN - PROS

Access: Supports for Living•New Windsor, NY

3d•$40

About The Position

At Access: Supports for Living and our Access: Network partners, we help people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible - and we support our staff in doing the same. Across our family of organizations, team members work in mental health, substance use, disability, employment, housing, and family services, doing meaningful work in a collaborative and respectful environment. We offer supportive leadership, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive benefits, and the chance to build a career with purpose. If you’re looking for work that matters and a team that values what you bring, the Access Network is a great place to be. The PROS team works collaboratively in a dynamic, person-centered, evidence-based program that provides a broad range of services to adults with mental illness to help them achieve goals for work, education, relationships, socialization, living, and health and wellness. Other team members include a program director, psychiatrist, recovery counselors, employment specialists, mental health counselors, graduate student interns, and clinical and administrative support staff. The RN serves as the health expert on the team helping to integrate medical and psychiatric care.

Requirements

NYS license and current registration to practice as a Registered Nurse
Excellent computer, writing and oral communication skills essential.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of mental illness and psychotropic medications strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct health assessments to determine health related problems and areas of focus
Counsel participants individually and in groups on medical self-care
Develop and lead health education classes on topics such as diabetes, heart disease, substance use, asthma, nutrition, wellness, smoking cessation, and medication self-management
Administer injections and assist with medication packaging to improve adherence
Coordinate laboratory services and reports
Refer to and maintain contact with primary care providers
Document all services and progress notes in electronic health record
Order and store medical supplies
Attend clinical and administrative team meetings
Other duties as assigned