Substance Use RN - Leave Replacement

Access: Supports for Living•Mount Vernon, NY

1d•$53•Onsite

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 Guidance Center of Westchester’s Medication Assisted Opioid Treatment Program (METRO) supports adults who have a history of and/or current active substance use inclusive of opiates. Many program participants also have co-occurring mental health needs. The team consists of multidisciplinary staff including a medical director, psychiatry providers, nurses, substance use counselors, and psychotherapists. The RN works with the Program Director, Medical Director and Assistant Nursing Director to ensure that medication management/dosing, health assessments, as well as all physical/health services occur in accordance with best practices for patient care according to all pertinent regulations by OASAS, SAMHSA, Joint Commission, and the Department of Health

Requirements

Able to make decisions pertaining to medication administration and patient safety.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to multi-task.
Able to think critically and problem-solve
Pays close attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Valid RN license in state of NY
Current BLS CPR certification
Must successfully pass Criminal Background Checks and NYS Justice Center Registry. Clearance and fingerprinting will be done prior to employment

Nice To Haves

Two years of recent and direct experience in behavioral health (Methadone maintenance, addiction, or other Opioid treatment) preferred
Familiarity with Joint Commission, OASAS, DEA, DOH, and OSHA standards

Responsibilities

Observes patients for medication safety prior to and after medication administration
Reviews and implements medication orders and seeks clarification as needed from the Medical Director
Reports any adverse effects to Medical Director and initiate 911 protocol
Reports any medication errors to Medical and Program Director
Maintains security and safety of medication area/nursing unit
Assists with review of lab letters as per MD orders
Conducts dose verifications with patients admitted to another facility, detox hospitalization, extended medical care and incarceration.
Coordinates guest dosing and related administrative tasks
Serves as Healthcare Coordinator and Infection Control/ Prevention Coordinator – leads health education/care efforts as well as efforts to adhere to the recommended mandates to decrease the spread of infection
Provides NARCAN training as well as health and nutrition education to staff and patients
Provides supervision of LPN/RN staff, monitoring schedules, providing coverage in case of staff absence, reviewing/approving timesheets, and conducting annual performance evaluations.
Updates and maintains Lighthouse data and information weekly.
Assists with maintaining the daily work process of the clinic
Assists in multidisciplinary decisions when necessary
Meets with patients who are pregnant or have become pregnant during attendance to the treatment program
Participates in Policy and Procedure review annually and as needed
Participate in case conferences, multidisciplinary and incident review meetings.
Participates in ongoing educational trainings and seminars
Other responsibilities as seen fit