Location: New Rochelle,NY, USA
RN - METRO (Per Diem)Location: New Rochelle, NY, United StatesDate Posted: Oct 29, 2024 Share: share to e-mail Apply NowSave JobSavedDescription LOCATION: METRO – 20 Sickles Avenue, New Rochelle, NY SALARY: $55.00 per hour for RN POSITION: Nurse, Opioid Addiction & Recovery (METRO) HOURS: Per Diem Duties and Responsibilities: + Provides medical assessments and care, health education, injectable medications and medication/wellness education. + Screen and monitor clients for medical problems and side effects.+ With client's input and consent, develop strategies to maximize the taking of medications as prescribed.+ Engage in health promotion, prevention and education activities (i.e. assess risky behaviors and helps clients to strategize behavior change).+ Communicate and coordinate services with other medical providers.+ Administer and document medication treatment in EMR.+ Participates in case consultations and conferences, as well as crisis support as needed in office + Manages physical health integration initiatives.+ Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and trainings. Qualifications: + Licensed Registered Nurse + Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus+ 2+ years' experience providing care within behavioral health program for the full age range, including high-risk and addiction populations.New grads welcome!+ Familiarity with Westchester County System of Care and resources for all age groups and the full range of behavioral health and medical needs. Skills / Knowledge Required: Expertise in medical, mental health and addiction crisis needs adults and elderly. Exceptional interpersonal, engagement, crisis stabilization, communication and educational skills. Familiarity of physical health integration models of care. Ability to provide nurse services in-office Physical Requirements: These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position which are reviewed on each individual case. The Guidance Center of Westchester (TGCW) is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. TGCW encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. EEO Statement : TGCW undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact:[emailprotected]. Correspondence sent to this email address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed. Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how to apply. About Us : Our METRO program provides integrated methadone maintenance and mental health services to address the physical and emotional needs of opioid-dependent adults (18 years+) and those with co-occurring disorders. The Guidance Center of Westchester (TGCW) is an innovative nonprofit agency that provides a wide array of mental health, substance use, and rehabilitative services to children, adolescents, and adults in Southern Westchester. As a leader in integrated mental health and addiction services, TGCW has integrated clinics and satellite clinics in Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, and Yonkers. We are a SAMSHA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) expansion grantee, with a centralized access center, toll free hotline for 24/7 access to services 888-TGCW-CAN (888-###-####), a crisis and community response team, and the ability to walk-in for rapid access to services daily-all 7 days of the week. To learn more about us, please visit our website www.TheGuidanceCenter.org. #Ziprecruiter Share: mail Apply Now