Registered Nurse of BestResponse Intensive Crisis Center

Registered Nurse of Best Response Intensive Crisis Center

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Range: $60,000 to $63,000 per year. Personalized salary reflecting your related experience and academic/credentialed background.

Schedule:

Day/Weekend Shift, Evening, Evening/Weekend, Overnight, and Overnight/Weekend Shifts Available

We're proud to offer competitive differentials to reward your commitment and specialized skills:

* Crisis Differential - Earn up to $2,500 annually

* Shift Differential - Earn an additional $1.00/hour for shifts from 4PM-12AM, and $1.50/hour for shifts from 12AM-8AM

* Language Differential - Bilingual? Let us know during the hiring process, you may be eligible to earn an extra $1.25/hour

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

* Administers and documents administration of medications in case record.

* Venipuncture for lab work as ordered by providers.

* Assures accuracy and completeness of all case notes.

* Conducts health monitoring quarterly for program recipients to include (but not limited to):

* Adult BMI Screening

* Generic Health Monitoring (BP, R, Temp, etc.)

* Tobacco use screening and smoking cessation counseling

* Assures communicable disease risk assessments is done on all admitted consumers

* Assists and recommends medical follow-up for individuals who have not had a physical exam within one year, assessment for need of physical exam and assists with scheduling of physical exam by medical provider.

* Provides age appropriate medical screening and preventive interventions to adults and older adults.

* Requests prior authorizations for medications.

* Provides health monitoring service groups for minimum of 30 - 60 minutes

* Assists in linkage to PCP, Health Home, or other community resources.

* Through releases of information, communicates with community resources such as personal care physicians, insurance companies, and others involved in client care.

* Works closely with staff consulting psychiatrists or providers.

* May supervise student interns.

* Maintains inventory of on-site store medications in compliance with NYS regulations.

* Properly disposes of medical waste in compliance with NYS standards.

* Completes all trainings required by the agency.

* Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Associates degree from an accredited school for professional nursing and four (4) years of paid work experience as a professional nurse
-OR
- Bachelor's degree in professional nursing

* Valid NYS licensure as a Registered Nurse.

* 2 years of experience working with children & families preferred.

* Experience in mental health or substance use disorder treatment setting preferred.

* Ability to work successfully in a team setting and fast paced environment.

* Excellent communication skills.

* Venipuncture skills preferred.

* Knowledge of motivational interviewing techniques preferred.

* Valid NYS Driver's License.

* Must have accredited NYS Defensive Driving course; or obtain within 15 days of hire and send certification of completion to Human Resources.

* Must maintain active NYS Defensive Driving course every 3 years and send a copy of the new certification of completion upon expiration.

* Must maintain valid vehicle inspection, registration, and insurance cards and send updated copies to Human Resources upon expiration.

Some things you can look forward to:

* Welcoming, team environment, that inspires you to thrive and be your Best Self!

* Rewarding work experience!

* Generous paid time off

* Flexible schedule

* Quarterly productivity bonus up to $2,000 per quarter

* Various student loan forgiveness programs

* Multiple and diverse health insurance options

* Many other unique lifestyle & personal insurance options

* Tuition reimbursement

* CASAC certification tuition support

* Professional license/certification renewal reimbursement

* Defensive driving course reimbursement (if required for position)

* Career growth and advancement opportunities

* We look forward to telling you more!

Location

* Best Response Intensive Crisis Center: 430 Niagara Street, Buffalo NY 14201