Registered Nurse - Mental Health Assn. of Nassau County : Job Details

Job Type Part-timeDescriptionMental Health Association of Nassau County (MHANC) is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to improving mental health in our community through advocacy, education, program development, and the delivery of direct services. Our organization is looking for a motivated individual with a calling to help adults with mental illness by becoming a Registered Nurse.To provide assistance and care to adults diagnosed with mental illness participating in the Gathering Place PROS. The Registered Nurse will ensure that all medical/nursing policies and procedures are carried out and that the care provided for each member promotes maximum overall health.Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Must be able to move easily throughout the facility.Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.Must have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with participants, personnel and outside support agencies.Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during working hours.Is involved with members, personnel, visitors, etc. under all conditions and circumstances.Attends and participates in continuing educational programs designed to keep abreast of changes in the profession.Is subject to exposure to infectious diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to AIDS and Hepatitis B Viruses.Must be able to travel independently in the community to administer medication (when necessary).Administer injections of prescribed medications under supervision of PROS psychiatrist.Prepare necessary documentation required for position. These include Progress Notes, Medication reviews, and Quarterly Health Assessments. Additional documentation may be assigned by the administration of Gathering Place PROS program.Monitor PROS physical plant to ensure proper storage of psychotropic medications that are administered onsite. Medication should be secure and inventoried appropriately. The PROS Clinic Office should be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.Assess medical care regimen for each member enrolled in PROS clinic.Must be able to communicate unscheduled absences immediately to PROS program administration.Perform treatment and First Aid to members as necessary.Conduct group training for program participants addressing personal hygiene habits, disease prevention, health and wellness, proper usage of medications and other classes as required.Conduct necessary training and provide in-service for PROS staff.Assist with other health-related duties as necessary and required.Ensure that all medical/nursing/psychiatric policies and procedures are carried out within Federal, State and Agency guidelines.Implement facets of the program including program philosophy, and goals and objectives that adhere to agency policy and procedures.Consult with program staff around consumer incidents and/or accidents on premises.Develop and maintain a good working rapport with program staff to assure services and activities are adequately maintained to meet the needs of the members.Collaborate with program administration regarding plans of corrective action.Follow established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies.Participate in all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner.Implement infection control program for monitoring communicable and/or infection diseases among members and personnel.Follow procedures for reporting unsafe/hazardous conditions or equipment.Has the ability to review labs and pharmaceutical orders. PROS Registered Nurse is to intervene as necessary.Registered Nurse is to maintain confidentiality of all member information.Program participants are to be treated fairly with kindness, dignity and respect.Awareness of members' rights and responsibilities. RequirementsEducation & Experience: Must be a Registered Nurse and be licensed to practice in the State of New York.Licensed registered nursePrior experience in mental health preferred but not required Other Qualifications: Clean NYS driver's license preferred. Must have ability to travel within community.Must have knowledge of MS Word, Google Chrome, basic internet and the ability to utilize Electronic Health Records.Must be able to represent agency in an appropriate manner.Must exhibit motivation to learn health practices and procedures as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to community mental health programs. Salary Description $50 per hour