Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse Overview

• The Registered Nurse will provide essential healthcare services within a behavioral health framework, supporting clients in community and clinic settings.
• Conduct initial and ongoing nursing assessments, ensuring comprehensive care plans tailored to client needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote healthy lifestyle changes through shared decision-making practices.
• Deliver medication management, including administration, monitoring, and coordination with pharmacies and medical providers.
• Provide advocacy and follow-up care for hospitalized clients, ensuring continuity of care.
• Educate clients and staff on good health practices and harm reduction strategies.
• Respond to medical emergencies, documenting and addressing health concerns promptly.
• Maintain accurate records, logs, and documentation to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Act as a liaison between external healthcare providers and community organizations to address client medical needs.

Registered Nurse Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Carry a caseload and conduct weekly visits for clients in shelters, residential settings, and community locations.
• Develop treatment plans addressing medical diagnoses and educate clients on health conditions.
• Administer prescribed treatments and medications, monitoring for adverse reactions.
• Coordinate medication delivery, refills, and insurance authorizations, ensuring timely administration.
• Provide health education and training to clients and staff to support continuous health improvement.
• Respond to medical emergencies, performing necessary interventions and documentation.
• Monitor lab results and communicate changes to medical professionals for appropriate adjustments.
• Participate in interdisciplinary mental health team meetings as the medical representative.
• Maintain logs for injections, bloodwork, and other health monitoring tasks.

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and New York State RN registration required.
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in behavioral health or residential settings.
• Proficiency in electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong knowledge of harm reduction frameworks and shared decision-making practices.
• Ability to conduct health assessments, administer medications, and manage medical case files.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills to support client health needs.
• Experience coordinating care with external healthcare providers and community organizations.
• Capability to respond effectively to medical emergencies and document interventions.
• Familiarity with interdisciplinary team collaboration in mental health settings.