Nurse OTP

Outreach Development Corporation • Brentwood, NY • 2h ago

Outreach Development Corporation

Outreach is a non-profit organization that helps people address the issues stemming from substance use and behavioral health disorders by providing the highest quality, life-changing treatment, training and tools to build healthy lives . Our mission is to inspire individuals and families to achieve a life of unlimited potential. For more information, please visit www.opiny.org.

Position: Nurse (RN)- Outpatient

Outreach is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to work in our outpatient facility. The RN assesses health related needs of the clients by monitoring ongoing health and wellbeing. The RN directly provides and/or coordinates health services and health-related activities for clients. The nurse provides on call nursing for times when we do not have a nurse on site and serves as the health care coordinator.

Job Scope

Conduct assessments of substance abusers and family members to determine appropriateness for participation in treatment, need for physical exam or other medical services.

Follows up on any health-related referrals made

Maintain a tracking system to monitor patient health issues, medical appointments, and prescribed medications (internal/external).

Provides patient education and counseling around health issues.

Provides staff education around health-related issues.

Provide crisis intervention on an emergency basis when indicated.

Complete all needed documentation and reports in a timely manner. Informs Program leadership (Director, Asst. Director, and/or Coordinator) of any problems or anticipated inability to meet deadlines.

Actively participate in staff meetings, case conferences and other unit meetings.

Maintain communication and teamwork with clinical staff to integrate and enhance clinical services.

Conducts toxicology testing, as needed

Identify the current health needs of the patient population and implement activities to address service and informational deficits.

Exercise due diligence in the delivery of quality care in line with agency Medicaid Compliance Plan and systems of accountability.

Insure communication through the compliance officer and/or the supervisory structure of any violation of non-compliance with the agency's Medicaid compliance plan and personnel policy and procedure.

Is a designee for the Medical Director to sign and authorize urine and oral fluid testing on laboratory test request forms.

Interacting with staff, clients, students and visitors in a courteous, professional and respectful manner that is consistent with the agency's mission and values.

Producing accurate, neat and thorough work.

Prioritizing and planning work time efficiently; effectively managing competing demands and dealing with changes, delays and unexpected events.

Understanding and consistently complies with agency policy and procedures (including time and attendance, dress code, etc...).

Supporting a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that allows the employee to get along with clients, students, coworkers and supervisors.

Communicating (in writing as well as orally) clearly and concisely

Illustrating flexibility and adaptability in role and function when circumstances warrant; (demonstrates openness to assist in needed responsibilities in evolving situations).

Maintaining appropriate boundaries, ethics and professionalism; complying with agency, OASAS and other professional code(s) of ethics; seeking supervision when challenges arise.

Supervised by

Medical Director in collaboration with the Program Director

Qualifications

NYS Registered Nurse (RN)

Previous experience working as a Registered Nurse in a substance use disorder treatment facility setting preferred

Previous experience working as a Registered Nurse working in a related treatment, therapeutic community, community residence, and/or mental health setting working directly with special populations required

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and outside in the field. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Must be able to travel among assigned sites and locations as needed.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Outreach is an equal opportunity employer. The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, socio-economic status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, age, religion or creed, disability, or political or sexual orientation. Diversity is celebrated as a strength at Outreach.

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