• Nurse RN P/T

    Seafield Center, Inc. (Patchogue, NY)


    Title:Nurse RN P/T

    ID:5610-2025A

    Department:Outpatient

    Description

    Part-time position: 24 hours per week, flexible shifts$49 - $50 per hour MAIN FUNCTION:

    + To assist in maintaining the highest quality of care to all patients.

    + Understanding of Addiction, Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT), and the stigmatism associated with terminology and treatment of addiction and MAT.

    + To act as health coordinator.

    + User role(s) information systems access as assigned, where applicable.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Document all pertinent nursing care matters in client’s EMR.

    + Provide Nursing Assessment and consultation to perspective and actual patients.

    + Maintain records of all infection control matters pertaining to patients and/or staff.

    + Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.

    + Maintain log (if applicable) for medications or other solutions (ie., PPD solution, Naltrexone, Buprenorphine) stored at facility along with destruction/expiration information.

    + Assure the provision of education, risk reduction, counseling and referral services to all patients regarding HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases and other communicable diseases.

    + Follow universal precautions and utilize the appropriate infection control measures.

    + Supervise same sex urine sample collection for toxicology.

    + Administer breathalyzer and alcohol swabs.

    + Attend job related meetings and inservice lectures.

    + Inform office manager of general office and medical supplies as needed.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

    + Perform Admission Nursing Assessment and make appropriate nursing diagnoses based on that assessment.

    + Assess client’s psychiatric history and current psychiatric status.

    + Administer medications as ordered by the physician (MAT programs), understand basic pharmacology, planting and reading of PPDs (intradermal skin test).

    + Proficient in basic nursing skills and competent in taking an electrocardiogram and blood pressure.

    + Age specific clinical skills related to the adolescent and geriatric client.

    + Proficient in computer usage including EMR system, Microsoft Outlook and other information systems.

    EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

    Current New York State Registered Nurse licensure, CPR certification.