The Registered Nurse provides medical assessments, nursing interventions, and health education to individuals in behavioral health or substance use crises. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to monitor guest health and maintain accurate electronic medical records.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a licensed Registered Nurse in the state of New York with at least one year of experience, preferably in behavioral health. Strong communication, organizational, and crisis management skills are required.
professional certificateTime ManagementProblem SolvingLeadershipElectronic Health RecordsPatient EducationCrisis InterventionMicrosoft Office SuiteInterdisciplinary CollaborationHealth AssessmentsDe-escalation TechniquesNursing DocumentationVitals Monitoring
Job description
Organization Name
People USA -
Peer
Run
Behavioral &
Mental
Health,
Recovery, and
Wellness
Job
Title:
Full
Time
Registered
Nurse (RN)
Job
Location:
Ulster
County
Support
Center -
Kingston,
NY 12401
Work
Schedule:
Afternoon to
Overnights: 7 PM to 7 AM rotating schedule Overnight availability preferred 12 Hours Shifts =
Total of 36
Hours per
Week
Payrate: $46.77 per hour/ Non-Exempt + $1.18
Overnight
Differential
Job
Summary: People USA is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for the Ulster County Crisis Support Center. The Ulster County Crisis Support Center is a 24-hour, 7-day center that assists individuals in mental health and substance use crisis. The Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing health assessments, health education, vitals monitoring, and ongoing collaboration with Crisis Support Staff.
Job
Responsibilities:
The Registered Nurse will provide nursing intervention, medical assessment and support to individuals experiencing a Behavioral Health or Substance Use crisis
Function as a member of an interdisciplinary team to support the individual's recovery
Monitor inventory of medical supplies and medications brought to the center by guests
Records vital signs, notes changes, and pursues more-specific investigations as needed
Physical health monitoring and education for guests
Uses care plans as a basis for providing safe and therapeutic care to guests. Communicate with the guest and their family and other members of the care team in carrying out the goals of the care plan
Complete all nursing documentation in the EHR an electronic medical record in accordance with NYS Office of Mental Health regulations.
Attendance at routine staff meetings
Complete mandatory training in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
Evaluate and document the guest's response to nursing interventions defined in the nursing care plan and electronic health records
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others internally and externally to achieve the agency's goals.
Establish ongoing communication with team members
Foster teamwork, work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems and support decision making
Assess situations to determine importance, urgency and risks, and establish safety and support for the individual
Job Responsibilities & Qualifications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong leadership skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience
Licensed and registered to practice nursing in the state of New York required.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in nursing preferably in a behavioral health or substance use setting.
Reports to Site Director LCSW of Ulster County Support Center
