Full Time RN for upscale Outpatient and Detox Facility

Parallax Center Inc

Full Time RN for upscale Outpatient and Detox Facility

New York, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Competitive salary

    Flexible schedule

    Training & development

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Wellness resources

    Position Description: As a Staff Nurse you will be working alongside physicians and social workers in the management and treatment of alcohol and/or substance treatment in both the outpatient medically supervised withdrawal and ongoing stabilization programs. A Staff Nurse will be addressing acute disorders associated with alcohol and/or substance use, resulting in the determination of the level of care and treatment planning for continued recovery. The Staff Nurse manages the daily medical operations for the programs and collaborates with the Clinical, Medical, and Billing Departments to provide safe and effective treatment of chemical dependence and co-occurring disorders. Parallax Center is a thriving learning environment that encourages professional development and multi-discipline approach. Salary range is from 96 to 105K depending on experience

    Responsibilities

    Assist with the initial and ongoing evaluation of patient care

    Give medications prescribed to the patient for withdrawal symptom management and ongoing stabilization

    Obtain initial and reoccurring insurance authorization for treatment

    Coordinate with clinical and medical staff to effectively and efficiently carry out treatment plans and procedures

    Development of individual service plans, discharge plans, and coordinate referrals for continuing care services and stabilization post detox, or level of care determination

    Maintain accurate and timely record keeping of NY State compliance reports: admissions, discharge, daily utilization, monthly service delivery, and quality improvement

    Provide relapse prevention counseling and education, crisis counseling, and family counseling as needed

    Maintain telephone communication with referrals and collaborative resources

    Attend supervision and clinical meetings; participate in multidisciplinary cross training

    Assist in the implementation of special projects as needed

    Qualifications

    Current New York State licensed Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

    Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with dual diagnosed substance abuse and psychiatric patients

    Ability to foster and maintain a positive working relationship in a multidisciplinary team

    Ability to prioritize and be detail-oriented, multi-task, and strive in a fast-paced environment.

    Excellent verbal and written communication and documentation skills.

    Strong assessment skills

    Ability to make critical clinical decisions independently; ability to process information quickly

    Strong medical/clinical understanding of the business of health care

    Must meet performance standard including attendance and punctuality

    Proficiency in Spanish is desirable