Registered Nurse (RN)- Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services Men's Residence- Full Time- Days SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE UP TO $15,000

Registered Nurse (RN)- Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services Men's Residence- Full Time- Days

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE UP TO $15,000

The Registered Professional Nurse in CARS is responsible for the provision of direct patient care to a designated group of patients, in a fast paced multi-faceted department. These responsibilities will include the observation data collection, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient's physical, psychological, emotional, educational and spiritual needs.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Helps to maintain 24-hour accountability for quality of care of clients.
• Completes physical & mental health assessments (VS, risk assessments, withdrawal assessment (COWS) as indicated by Part 820 regulations
• Administers and monitors treatment regimens
• Administers prescribed medications
• Observes and reports behavioral changes
• Maintains control of drugs and medications
• Triage emergent client medical issues and coordinate care with the Nursing Staff, PA, NP, Medical Director and outside providers.
• Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
• Direct care provided by licensed practical nurses
• Respects cultural and religious practices of patients
• Helps to maintain 24-hour accountability for quality of care of clients.
• Ensure OASAS/Medicaid regulatory compliance, Collaborates with Director of Nursing, Direct Care Staff, Counselors, Clinical Directors, other Department Managers and Compliance Manager in Quality Assessment, Assurance, and Performance Improvement Activities

Required Skills and Experience:

• Associates Degree in Nursing from an Accredited School of Nursing required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• BLS Certification,
• Successful completion of CPI training within 3 months of hire.
• Successful completion of medication competency exam.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Graduate of an Accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., Use of computer keyboard); may require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs), including boxes, equipment, IV solutions and stooping and kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, to remove and replace items on lower shelves and to file documents in lower file drawers); sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time may be necessary; must be able physically to operate the equipment used for the job.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Location: Onsite at CARS Residential Campus- 6621 NYS Route 227, Trumansburg, NY 14886
• Shift: Days; rotating weekends and holidays
• Less than 25% Travel

Pay Range Disclosure:

• Standard rate of $39.90 - $47.50 per hour
• Sign On Bonus Available: $8,500 - $15,000 based on direct years of RN experience

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