Registered Nurse (RN)

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive nursing assessments upon admission and throughout the client's stay, including vital signs and medical screenings
• Maintains accurate and timely medical records in the Electronic Health Record (Avatar), including the MAR and nursing notes
• Collaborates with psychiatrists and nurse practitioners on medication orders and reconciliation
• Provides health education to clients and families on medication management, harm reduction, and overdose prevention
• Responds to medical emergencies and monitors clients for signs of medical decompensation or suicidality
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and case conferences to coordinate crisis intervention and safety planning
• Supports infection control and environment-of-care requirements to ensure a safe clinical setting
• Provides clinical direction to LPNs and medical assistants to ensure high-quality patient care
• Fulfills other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program (ADN or BSN); BSN preferred
• Active and unrestricted New York State Registered Professional Nurse license
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience preferred, ideally in behavioral health, emergency departments, or detoxification settings; new graduates with a strong interest in crisis intervention may be considered
• Some experience working with pediatrics ages 5 and up preferred
• Current CPR/BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred
• Working knowledge of psychiatric medications, withdrawal protocols (CIWA, COWS), and MOUD
• Strong clinical assessment skills with the ability to respond effectively to medical emergencies or psychiatric crises
• Proficiency in documenting within Electronic Health Records (Avatar experience preferred)
• Commitment to a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and non-judgmental approach to patient care
• Demonstrated empathy and respect when working with individuals and families in acute distress

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 25 days of paid time off
• Access to a retirement account with an employer to match
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule

Full-time non-exempt role with a schedule of Tuesday-Friday 9am-7pm.