RN- Health Care (Full-Time

Nurse (RN)- Outpatient

Outreach Development Corporation is a non-profit organization that helps people address the issues stemming from substance use and behavioral health disorders by providing the highest quality, life-changing treatment, training and tools to build healthy lives. Outreach is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to work in our outpatient facility. The RN assesses health related needs of the clients by monitoring ongoing health and wellbeing. The RN directly provides and/or coordinates health services and health-related activities for clients. The nurse provides on call nursing for times when we do not have a nurse on site and serves as the health care coordinator.

Conduct assessments of substance abusers and family members to determine appropriateness for participation in treatment, need for physical exam or other medical services.

Follows up on any health-related referrals made

Maintain a tracking system to monitor patient health issues, medical appointments, and prescribed medications (internal/external).

Provides patient education and counseling around health issues.

Provides staff education around health-related issues.

Provide crisis intervention on an emergency basis when indicated.

Actively participate in staff meetings, case conferences and other unit meetings.

Conducts toxicology testing, as needed

Identify the current health needs of the patient population and implement activities to address service and informational deficits.

Exercise due diligence in the delivery of quality care in line with agency Medicaid Compliance Plan and systems of accountability.

Insure communication through the compliance officer and/or the supervisory structure of any violation of non-compliance with the agency's Medicaid compliance plan and personnel policy and procedure.

Is a designee for the Medical Director to sign and authorize urine and oral fluid testing on laboratory test request forms.

Interacting with staff, clients, students and visitors in a courteous, professional and respectful manner that is consistent with the agency's mission and values.

Prioritizing and planning work time efficiently; Understanding and consistently complies with agency policy and procedures (including time and attendance, dress code, etc).

Supporting a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that allows the employee to get along with clients, students, coworkers and supervisors.

Communicating (in writing as well as orally) clearly and concisely

seeking supervision when challenges arise.

Supervised by Medical Director in collaboration with the Program Director

NYS Registered Nurse (RN)

Previous experience working as a Registered Nurse in a substance use disorder treatment facility setting preferred

Previous experience working as a Registered Nurse working in a related treatment, therapeutic community, community residence, and/or mental health setting working directly with special populations required

Outreach: Building Healthy Lives