Nurse - RN (57138)

SUMMARY

Are you ready to join a dynamic team of dedicated values-based leaders and professionals who are committed to creating a healthy, addiction-free world?

As a Nurse-RN at Phoenix House, you will provide clinical leadership and oversight of nursing services, ensuring the safe, compliant, and effective delivery of medical care to clients. You will also be responsible for supervising medication administration processes, conducting comprehensive nursing assessments, coordinating care across disciplines, and serving as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing and program staff.

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply. Be part of something bigger - help us build a healthier, addiction-free future together.


About Us

Phoenix House of New York Long Island is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome substance use disorders and achieve lasting recovery. We provide treatment, housing, and support services for our clients and their families. Our core values- Integrity, Compassion, Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward Thinking -guide our approach, ensuring each person receives evidence-based care that promotes dignity and wellness. By upholding these values, we empower people to rebuild their lives with hope, accountability, and support.


What We Offer

At Phoenix House, we recognize that in today's economic climate, stability and support matter more than ever. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to care for you as a whole person-supporting your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Here are some of our perks:

• (10) Paid Holidays

• Paid vacation, sick time, personal and wellness time

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for those who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week

• Pet insurance, legal support, and other supplemental insurance

• A generous tuition reimbursement program

• 403(b) retirement plan

• Competitive wages and more...

You will have responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Provide clinical leadership and guidance to nursing staff to ensure safe, ethical, and compliant nursing practice
• Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and/or Medical Assistants/Medical Technicians and/ per-diem staff, delegating responsibilities in accordance with scope of practice.
• Conduct nursing assessments for new admissions and ongoing clinical reassessments as indicated
• Perform medication reconciliation on admission and as clinically required.
• Oversee and document client self-administration of medications in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Review, transcribe, and clarify medication orders in collaboration with prescribing providers
• Provide medication and health education to clients and staff monthly and as needed
• Facilitate client health education seminars monthly and as needed
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant nursing documentation in the EMR
• Maintain inventory of client medications, OTC medications, and medical supplies

Job Details:

• Wainscott Residential - East Hampton, NY
• Full Time-non-exempt
• Salary range $41.15 - $61.73 hourly

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Bachelor's of Nursing
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Current NYS license
• First Aid Training
• CPR Training
• Narcan Training
• Infection Control Certification
• Child Abuse Certification

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• At least three years related experience
• Qualified by training, education, and experience in providing nursing care for chemically addicted patients and patients withdrawing from alcohol and or drugs

COMPETENCIES

• Proficiency in nursing assessments
• Proficiency in medication reconciliation
• Administration of subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
• EKG proficiency
• Proficiency in transcribing medication orders to the pharmacy and or the EMR
• Obtain and document vital signs and escalate accordingly
• Oversee the self-administration of medications in a safe manner
• Knowledge and adherence to universal precautions
• Narcan Administration
• Computer proficiency
• Customer service and satisfaction
• Professional conduct
• Communication and Team Work

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This job operates in an indoor medical clinical environment. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. Appropriate gloves required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to sit, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.