REGISTERED NURSE

Per-Diem Registered Nurse

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services with more than 60 social service programs in over 20 locations.

Schedule: Per diem, day, evening and night shifts. Must have availability for all shift times.

Summary: Family Service League is seeking a per-diem Registered Nurse for the DASH (Diagnostic, Assessment, and Stabilization Hub) Crisis Center. The DASH Crisis Center is a 24 hour per day, 7 day per week outpatient crisis stabilization program that includes a 24-hour crisis hotline and mobile response team. The Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing health assessments, health education, diagnostic testing, and medication administration.

Responsibilities:

• The Registered Nurse will provide nursing intervention, medical assessment and support to individuals experiencing a behavioral health (MH or SUD) crisis.
• Function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Act as a team lead and be responsible for maintaining any inventory standards for meds.
• The Registered Nurse will ensure the health and safety of staff and clients during emergencies.
• Health monitoring and education/counseling.
• Conduct urine toxicology screenings.
• The Registered Nurse will administer and monitor oral medications and intramuscular injections.
• Completion of all clinical documentation in an electronic medical record in accordance with NYS Office of Mental Health regulations.
• Maintain infection control standards.
• Attendance at routine supervision/team meeting.
• Complete training and maintain proficiency in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
• Understand and demonstrate a commitment to Performance Quality (PQI)
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Foster teamwork, work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems and make decisions.
• Assess situations to determine importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Associate's Degree in Nursing required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Licensed and registered to practice nursing in the state of New York required.

Minimum of 1 year of experience in an acute care, psychiatric setting, including experience with co-occurring disorders and/or chemical dependency required.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required.

Ability to problem solve, make clear decisions, and work as part of a team required.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office required; experience with an Electronic Health Records preferred.

Physical Requirements: This position requires sitting for long periods of time.