FORTUNE SOCIETY INC
Registered Nurse
FORTUNE SOCIETY INC, Long Island City, New York, United States, 11101
Job Details
Job LocationLong Island City - Long Island City, NY
Position TypeFull-Time Non-Exempt
Salary Range$90,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary/year
Description
Title:
Registered Nurse (R.N.)
Unit:
Treatment Services & The Better Living CenterReports to:
Medical DirectorStatus:
Full-Time; Regular; Non-Exempt
Salary:
$49.46 to $54.95(approximately $90,000 to $100,000 annually)Location:
Primarily LIC with occasional site visits to other Fortune locationsDays/Hours: Monday- Fridays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (or possibly 10am-6pm on some days)
Position Summary:
The Registered Nurse is a member of the Behavioral Health team, which includes our Care Management unit, our Treatment Services clinic, our MHOTRS, the Better Living Center, and our Transitional Services department (HIV+ impacted). The RN conducts basic medical assessments including vital signs, places laboratory orders in the Quest portal, draws blood on occasion, arranges for Quest to pick up specimens, administers long-acting antipsychotic intramuscular injections, monitors clients during occasional Suboxone inductions, conducts HIV and Hep C point-of-care oral swab tests, maintains medication logs, and assists clients and staff with general medical inquiries/needs.
Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the RN is a member of an active, collaborative team and attends two weekly multi-disciplinary team meetings on client cases and administrative/programmatic updates. The RN provides basic health education during medical assessments and participates in occasional client groups. The RN also assists clients with linkages to primary care or to our care management unit. This is an on-site position.
Core Competencies:Mission FitThe ideal candidate has an interest in, and talent for, working with persons with criminal justice system involvement. S/he will understand the impacts exposure to the criminal justice system may have on participants and will demonstrate commitment to helping them overcome these difficulties. The successful candidate will also have a demonstrated commitment to using respectful, constructive means of communication when interacting with clients and colleagues. The individual will utilize a strengths-based, person-centered approach and endorse the concept of looking for the best in people, rather than judging them by their worst decision(s).
Clinical ExpertiseThe successful candidate will be comfortable working with vulnerable populations and related medical conditions due to health inequity. The candidate will be competent in drawing blood, administering intramuscular injections, checking vital signs, providing health-related education and administering first aid.
Clinical Engagement & Productivity Skills
This role is participant-facing, so the candidate must be skilled at establishing rapport with individuals who may distrust medical providers. The ability to obtain a thorough medical history, in a respectful, trauma-informed manner is necessary. The successful candidate will be flexible, where possible, with clients who come at unscheduled times. However, when required, the RN candidate will be empowered to set limits. The RN will be creative in developing strategies to maximize client engagement and utilization of his/her services.
Personal Organization, Time Management and DocumentationThe successful candidate will be organized, efficient, and a multitasker. S/he must be comfortable with EHRs/technology and must document all client encounters accurately and in a timely manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Document in Fortune's EHR all services, interactions, and other case-related informationMaintain confidentiality when handling client-related informationParticipate in case conferences and provide follow-ups based on recommendations by psychiatric nurse practitioner and/or Medical DirectorPerform phlebotomy and specimen processing; conduct point-of-care oral fluid testing for Hep C and HIV; administer long-acting antipsychotic intramuscular injections; assess weight, height, heart-rate, and blood pressureEducate clients on health/wellness related issues topicsAssist clients with linkages to medical providersParticipate in observation of patients during the process of Medication Assisted Treatment inductionsProcess toxicologiesOther duties as assignedQualifications
Qualifications:
ADN or BSN degree from an accredited nursing program.NYS Nursing License and active registration.Familiarity with medical conditions commonly found in disadvantaged persons, including those with mental illness or substance use disorders.2+ years of experience in an outpatient clinic setting is desired.Some work or internship experience with clients who have mental illness, a history of trauma, or a history of incarceration is ideal.Strong computer skills, particularly in electronically entering case notes;Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.We seek talented, dedicated individuals from all walks of life who possess a strong commitment to this mission. Relevant personal experience is a plus.
Travel Requirements - While this position is based in Fortune Society's main Long Island City facility, it may require occasional site visits to Fortune's Harlem or Bronx locations.
Physical Demands:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities and requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensing, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.
Job LocationLong Island City - Long Island City, NY
Position TypeFull-Time Non-Exempt
Salary Range$90,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary/year
Description
Title:
Registered Nurse (R.N.)
Unit:
Treatment Services & The Better Living CenterReports to:
Medical DirectorStatus:
Full-Time; Regular; Non-Exempt
Salary:
$49.46 to $54.95(approximately $90,000 to $100,000 annually)Location:
Primarily LIC with occasional site visits to other Fortune locationsDays/Hours: Monday- Fridays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (or possibly 10am-6pm on some days)
Position Summary:
The Registered Nurse is a member of the Behavioral Health team, which includes our Care Management unit, our Treatment Services clinic, our MHOTRS, the Better Living Center, and our Transitional Services department (HIV+ impacted). The RN conducts basic medical assessments including vital signs, places laboratory orders in the Quest portal, draws blood on occasion, arranges for Quest to pick up specimens, administers long-acting antipsychotic intramuscular injections, monitors clients during occasional Suboxone inductions, conducts HIV and Hep C point-of-care oral swab tests, maintains medication logs, and assists clients and staff with general medical inquiries/needs.
Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the RN is a member of an active, collaborative team and attends two weekly multi-disciplinary team meetings on client cases and administrative/programmatic updates. The RN provides basic health education during medical assessments and participates in occasional client groups. The RN also assists clients with linkages to primary care or to our care management unit. This is an on-site position.
Core Competencies:Mission FitThe ideal candidate has an interest in, and talent for, working with persons with criminal justice system involvement. S/he will understand the impacts exposure to the criminal justice system may have on participants and will demonstrate commitment to helping them overcome these difficulties. The successful candidate will also have a demonstrated commitment to using respectful, constructive means of communication when interacting with clients and colleagues. The individual will utilize a strengths-based, person-centered approach and endorse the concept of looking for the best in people, rather than judging them by their worst decision(s).
Clinical ExpertiseThe successful candidate will be comfortable working with vulnerable populations and related medical conditions due to health inequity. The candidate will be competent in drawing blood, administering intramuscular injections, checking vital signs, providing health-related education and administering first aid.
Clinical Engagement & Productivity Skills
This role is participant-facing, so the candidate must be skilled at establishing rapport with individuals who may distrust medical providers. The ability to obtain a thorough medical history, in a respectful, trauma-informed manner is necessary. The successful candidate will be flexible, where possible, with clients who come at unscheduled times. However, when required, the RN candidate will be empowered to set limits. The RN will be creative in developing strategies to maximize client engagement and utilization of his/her services.
Personal Organization, Time Management and DocumentationThe successful candidate will be organized, efficient, and a multitasker. S/he must be comfortable with EHRs/technology and must document all client encounters accurately and in a timely manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Document in Fortune's EHR all services, interactions, and other case-related informationMaintain confidentiality when handling client-related informationParticipate in case conferences and provide follow-ups based on recommendations by psychiatric nurse practitioner and/or Medical DirectorPerform phlebotomy and specimen processing; conduct point-of-care oral fluid testing for Hep C and HIV; administer long-acting antipsychotic intramuscular injections; assess weight, height, heart-rate, and blood pressureEducate clients on health/wellness related issues topicsAssist clients with linkages to medical providersParticipate in observation of patients during the process of Medication Assisted Treatment inductionsProcess toxicologiesOther duties as assignedQualifications
Qualifications:
ADN or BSN degree from an accredited nursing program.NYS Nursing License and active registration.Familiarity with medical conditions commonly found in disadvantaged persons, including those with mental illness or substance use disorders.2+ years of experience in an outpatient clinic setting is desired.Some work or internship experience with clients who have mental illness, a history of trauma, or a history of incarceration is ideal.Strong computer skills, particularly in electronically entering case notes;Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.We seek talented, dedicated individuals from all walks of life who possess a strong commitment to this mission. Relevant personal experience is a plus.
Travel Requirements - While this position is based in Fortune Society's main Long Island City facility, it may require occasional site visits to Fortune's Harlem or Bronx locations.
Physical Demands:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities and requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensing, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.