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Location

Utica, NY | United States

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Job description

Pay $38.50 - $40.50 an hour

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.

This position is responsible to assess and monitor medical concerns, review, provide nursing care to program participants, complete required documentation, provide in-services to staff, collaborate with physicians and nurse practitioners, administer injections, administer toxicology screenings, participate as part of the CHBS crisis response team, and participate in Clinic and agency activities.

Core Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess program participant’s 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 client 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.

Qualifications

• AAS Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current and valid NYS RN license.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted.
• Travel is required. Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License.

Benefits

Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.

• Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus $1,500!

Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career.Please visit our careers website to access the full job description located within the job posting.upstatecpjobs.org

To access a copy of the job description Click Here - Registered Nurse CHBS

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