Registered Nurse Psychiatric McPike Addiction Treatment Center

Position: Registered Nurse 1 Psychiatric- Hourly (McPike Addiction Treatment Center)
Location: City of Utica
Registered Nurse 1 Psychiatric
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Registered Nurse 1 Psychiatric
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Base pay range

$45.00/hr - $45.00/hr

Description

Duties Description

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse Supervisor 1 (Psychiatric) or a Registered Nurse 2 (Psychiatric), incumbents serve as members of a multidisciplinary team performing a variety of nursing and client care activities designed to ensure that clients receive all necessary care in accordance with the nursing care plan, established protocols, and standards of health care. Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Provides direct nursing care to patients, including comprehensive admission assessments, dispensing medication, providing physician-ordered medical treatment, transcribing orders, and collection of specimens for laboratory analysis or culture.
• Provides health education to patients, monitors client behavior and participates in treatment planning.
• Assesses the needs of patients, which can include an assessment of care received, services available, and work environments to identify potential obstacles to success.
• Handles crisis intervention with patients (psychological, physiological and behavioral).
• Maintains accurate and detailed reports and records electronically and/or physically as appropriate.
• May provide clinical supervision to licensed, paraprofessional, and direct care personnel (i.e. Addictions Counselors) involved in the care and treatment of clients and may assist in aspects of administrative supervision, such as developing/setting performance standards.
• May assist in general patient care activities.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment; monitors patients and ensures building security.
• Provide patient transportation as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications



Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications:
To meet the requirements for appointment to a Registered Nurse 1 (Psychiatric), the candidate must be in possession of a license and current registration to practice nursing in the State of New York.

This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

NOTE:

Candidates must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. Failure to maintain licensure, certification and Medicaid/Medicare eligibility will result in the termination of employment.

Background Investigation Requirements

Additional Comments

Prospective appointees will be:
1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.
2) Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC) that includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.
3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees. Additionally, prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.

The mission of the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) is to provide, support, and oversee a data-driven continuum of addiction services delivered with equity, dignity, compassion, and respect. OASAS and the Division of Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) are committed to establishing environments of safety and non-violence in keeping with the trauma informed Sanctuary Model. The standards and duties for each are to be performed in support of Sanctuary Model…