POSTGRADUATE CENTER FOR MENTAL HEAL
Registered Nurse
POSTGRADUATE CENTER FOR MENTAL HEAL, Bronx, New York, United States, 10400
Job Details
Job Location391 East 149th Street Bronx ACT - Bronx, NY
Position TypeFull Time
Education Level4 Year Degree
Salary Range$87,000.00 - $92,000.00 Salary
Description
JOB SCOPE:
This is a direct service position requiring specific knowledge of mental health, and skills in crisis intervention and stabilization. As part of the ACT you must be willing to go out into the community to provide services. This position requires clinical experience, and the desire to work as part of a team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Participates in daily morning meeting.Provides medication management and planning/coordination, including injectable medications, to consumers in the community.Maintains and updates monthly IM calendar.Administer IM's and prepares consumers oral medications for weekly delivery by the clinical team.Provides staff education to maintain familiarity with program policies and procedures regarding medication management, and secure record storage.Coordinates with Team prescribers and pharmacy to ensure consumers receive medications and refills.Transcribe orders and updates Medication Administration Records.Logs in medication deliveries and completes toxicology request forms.Monitor vital signs and side effects of medications and report findings to the TeamCompletes annual nursing assessments and daily progress notes.Assess for physical health needs, and make appropriate referrals to and collaborate with community physiciansPerforms other duties, consistent with the goals and objectives of the program, as directed by the Team Leader.Salary:
$87,000 to $92,000 Annually
Qualifications
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Experience understanding various evidence-based models and theories pertaining to psycho-education, motivational interviewing, serious mental illness and recovery.Familiarity with and ability to use an Electronic Health Record system.Must be reliable and able to work independently and understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality.Ensure progress notes are completed within 24-hours of the delivery of the service and are available to be read in the daily organizational meeting.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Licensed Registered Nurse in New York in conjunction with either an Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's degree.Experience serving the mentally ill/mentally ill chemically addicted (MICA) population.
Job Location391 East 149th Street Bronx ACT - Bronx, NY
Position TypeFull Time
Education Level4 Year Degree
Salary Range$87,000.00 - $92,000.00 Salary
Description
JOB SCOPE:
This is a direct service position requiring specific knowledge of mental health, and skills in crisis intervention and stabilization. As part of the ACT you must be willing to go out into the community to provide services. This position requires clinical experience, and the desire to work as part of a team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Participates in daily morning meeting.Provides medication management and planning/coordination, including injectable medications, to consumers in the community.Maintains and updates monthly IM calendar.Administer IM's and prepares consumers oral medications for weekly delivery by the clinical team.Provides staff education to maintain familiarity with program policies and procedures regarding medication management, and secure record storage.Coordinates with Team prescribers and pharmacy to ensure consumers receive medications and refills.Transcribe orders and updates Medication Administration Records.Logs in medication deliveries and completes toxicology request forms.Monitor vital signs and side effects of medications and report findings to the TeamCompletes annual nursing assessments and daily progress notes.Assess for physical health needs, and make appropriate referrals to and collaborate with community physiciansPerforms other duties, consistent with the goals and objectives of the program, as directed by the Team Leader.Salary:
$87,000 to $92,000 Annually
Qualifications
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Experience understanding various evidence-based models and theories pertaining to psycho-education, motivational interviewing, serious mental illness and recovery.Familiarity with and ability to use an Electronic Health Record system.Must be reliable and able to work independently and understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality.Ensure progress notes are completed within 24-hours of the delivery of the service and are available to be read in the daily organizational meeting.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Licensed Registered Nurse in New York in conjunction with either an Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's degree.Experience serving the mentally ill/mentally ill chemically addicted (MICA) population.