Registered Nurse (RN) - Riverhead

Full-Time Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse is needed in the Opioid Treatment Program, operated by Suffolk County Department of Health Services, Division of Community Mental Hygiene. Nurses in the Opioid Treatment Program function as part of a team also comprised of counseling/social work staff, vocational staff and other medical providers in an outpatient addiction services setting. East End Clinic

Available Shifts:

Monday - Friday 6:00am to 2:00pm OR Tuesday - Saturday 6:00am to 2:00pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides nursing care to patients in the Opioid Treatment Program Facility;
• Assists providers with examinations; gives medication, immunizations and nursing treatment as prescribed by a physician, and notes reactions of patients to medications and treatments;
• Obtains medical history of patients and screens for numerous age-appropriate biopsychosocial needs and/or problems, such as domestic violence, smoking, nutrition, parenting, substance abuse, tuberculosis and infectious diseases;
• Counsels and educates patients, parents and families regarding preventative health measures, chronic disease management, and prenatal issues;
• Post-counsels patients regarding the need for further medical attention and provider's orders, including medications, nutrition, physical activity and the need for further diagnostic tests, and initiates and/or completes referrals to specialists and/or ancillary support services;
• May serve as a member of various health center committees, such as quality assurance and infection control;
• May administer First Aid;
• Develops and revises nursing care plans; writes reports and maintains charts on the condition and progress of patients.

Benefits For You Now And Your Future

• Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pension
• Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
• Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.

Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.

This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time

Sponsorship is not available for this role

Starting Salary: $67,260

Minimum Qualifications:

Either:

Possession of a license, and a current registration, issued by the State of New York to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse OR

Possession of a limited permit issued by New York State to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Candidates must possess, or, for those with limited permits, obtain within one year, a current registration to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of New York, and must maintain a valid registration throughout employment in this title.
• Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required at the time of appointment and during employment in this title, to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

Additional Position Details:

• Good knowledge of nursing principles and techniques and their relation to medical practice
• Good knowledge of medical office policies and procedures, preferably in an OASAS Clinic setting;
• Good knowledge of medical procedures, sanitation, personal hygiene
• Skill in the application of professional nursing techniques and practices
• Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of support staff in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions of a technical and professional nature in exact detail
• Ability to recognize and interpret symptoms
• Ability to instruct subordinates and other people in basic nursing care
• Ability to deal with each patient sympathetically and tactfully, while at the same time carry out the treatment prescribed for them
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
• Experience in the treatment of Substance Use Disorders is preferred.

Suffolk County's Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

• Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
• We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
• We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.