Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Pay: $42.20 - $45.46 an hour

About the role

The Registered Nurse at Community Health and Behavioral Services (CHBS) is part of the interdisciplinary treatment team for the CHBS Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Out-Patient Clinic programs. The CHBS RN position is responsible for assessing and monitoring medical concerns, providing nursing care to program participants, completing required documentation, and collaborating with physicians and nurse practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess program participants’ medical concerns.
• Provide routine and emergency nursing care to program participants.
• Complete all required documentation and reports according to program regulations.
• Provide nursing and medical in-services to staff as requested.
• Train and maintain clinic staff competencies on administering Narcan.
• Provide injections to clients on long-acting injectable medications.
• Administer toxicology screenings.
• Answer calls from clients, internal departments, and external providers.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurse practitioners on medical issues.
• Participate as a member of the CHBS crisis response team.
• Adhere to mandatory reporting requirements and HIPAA laws.
• Participate in Clinic and Agency activities.

Requirements

• AAS Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current and valid NYS RN license.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Travel is required; must have a valid NYS Driver’s License.

Benefits

• Low-cost individual health insurance plan.
• Dollar-for-dollar retirement match (up to 7%).
• Life insurance and voluntary benefits.
• Generous paid time off (sick, vacation, and employee leave).
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Direct deposit.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Retirement Plan 403(b).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Service awards.
• Employee appreciation events and discounts.