Registered Nurse - Pathways Program - Mitchell Martin : Job Details

Our client, a reputable organization that drives solution to transform the lives of people with disabilities, people in poverty and people suffering from substance abuse/addition, has an immediate need for a Registered Nurse.Company OverviewJoin a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.Type: Contract to hireLocation: Bronx, NYScope Of RoleThe Registered Nurse will work on OMH care team/s with mental health professionals assisting clients in transition from hospitals back to the community.The team will follow individuals into the community using the evidence-based Critical Time Intervention model of care to ensure that they become both linked and engaged with identified community providers and that their support network is sufficient to meet their needs.The Registered Nurse is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as medical case management, referrals, health teaching (this might include group education) and counseling.The nurse will provide interventions supportive to or restorative of life and well-being; and execute medical regimens prescribed by a physician, PNP or another licensed health care provider.The role will require limited on call coverage.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesDevelop, implement and maintain Pathway Home program nursing standards.Collaborate with the Program Director on the development of policies and procedures and the identification of essential resources to deliver nursing services.Conduct health assessments to determine participants' immediate medical needs and readiness to receive services.Develop, or consult and coordinate with the team to develop, plans to address participant health needs.Collaborate with outside medical and behavioral health providers to schedule appointments and coordinate care.Provide direct individual and group services including: service planning and coordination; support with obtaining housing; developing social connections; strengthening family and other natural supports; family conferences and psycho-education to support network members; developing living skills and obtaining necessary resources; entitlement and financial management; empowerment and self-help; wellness self-management with a focus on developing coping skills; short-term counseling; safety planning; travel training; and support with medications.Oversee the general healthcare of participants including connecting participants with medical and dental providers, coordinating follow up appointments and ensuring that medication and treatment needs are being met considering prescribed treatment and participants' expressed wishes.Accompany participants to medical appointments as needed.Provide health education, support on how to access and utilize community healthcare services, and connections to primary, specialty and preventive care.Advise participants on holistic health maintenance and disease prevention including nutrition, diet and physical activity.Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in participants' conditions and record medical information and vital signs.Serve as a resource and provide consultation to team on participant medical concerns; provide nursing perspective in the development and implementation of service plans.Participates at team and administrative meetings and provides nursing input on the development and implementation of treatment/service plans.Provides information and collaborates with other clinical staff, supportive housing staff, and administrators on nursing standards of practice and procedures.Provides health education for participants and their families for specific medical needs, preventative care, and how to access and utilize healthcare services in the community.Participates in risk management and quality assurance concerning health related issues.Provide 24 hour crisis intervention services on a rotating basis, including referrals to respite and other resources.Performs other related duties as assigned.This position requires travel throughout the five boroughs of New York City.QualificationsREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCENYS RN licenseKnowledge of chemical dependency as a primary diagnosis.Excellent written and verbal communicationAssessment and case managementKnowledge of Microsoft Office toolsAbility to provide crisis intervention utilizing good interpersonal skills with a high level of maturity and responsibilityPreferred Qualifications & SkillsBasic knowledge of human servicesBilingual (Spanish/English) speaking preferredPlease email: [email protected]