Part-Time Registered Nurse (RN) East House is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to supporting individuals on their journey to recovery. We provide comprehensive services, including residential support, counseling, peer support and community outreach to empower individuals to overcome mental health and substance use disorders and lead fulfilling lives. Our mission is to foster a supportive environment that promotes healing and long-term recovery. The Part-Time Registered Nurse (RN) oversees medication management compliance and staff training across all licensed programs. This includes ensuring policies are up-to-date, regulatory standards are met, and new hires and current staff receive proper training and ongoing in-services. This is a part-time position, working 10–15 hours per week with a hybrid schedule. The RN may perform some duties remotely but is required to attend all in-person meetings, training, and site-based activities as scheduled. In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. East House considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources.
Responsibilities
Compliance & Training Oversight:
Lead medication management compliance across programs.
Update policies, procedures, and manuals to reflect current regulations.
Provide training for new hires and ongoing in-services for staff.
Engage in regulatory trainings to ensure an effective medication management program.
Documentation & Compliance:
Review medication sheets to ensure programs are maintaining accurate medical records.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA and OASAS/OMH regulatory standards for medication management.
Participate in quality improvement activities including training committee and incident review committee.
Professional Development:
Stay current with best practices in nursing and behavioral health. Engage in ongoing learning and contribute to team-based care.
Competencies:- Alignment with East House Values
- Humanistic, Collaborative, Optimistic, Progressive, Integrity.
- Represents the organization professionally and aligns with its mission.
- Performs work with integrity and in compliance with established processes, procedures, and regulations.
Accountability:- Takes responsibility for all work activities and personal actions.
- Follows through on commitments; implements decisions that have been agreed upon.
- Maintains confidentiality with sensitive information.
- Acknowledges and learns from mistakes without blaming others.
- Recognizes the impact of one's behavior on others.
- Commitment to Belonging, Respect, and Building a Supportive Community
- Values and appreciates the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of every individual.
- Actively includes others in conversations and decision-making, fostering connections by learning about others' interests, and celebrating achievements to make individuals feel valued.
- Listening without judgment, communicating and interacting politely and civilly, and acknowledging others' contributions to show appreciation and build trust.
- Offering help, encouraging collaboration, and creating safe spaces where everyone feels comfortable sharing ideas and concerns.
Working Conditions/Work Environment:
Traditional office or household environment.
Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required for training or compliance reviews.
Occasionally subjected to pressure due to time demands.
Position requires frequent travel in Monroe County and some in the surrounding counties.
Physical/Mental Demands:
Job frequently requires sitting, handling objects and paperwork, work with a computer and communicating with others both verbally and in written format.
Job involves occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs., walking, standing and reaching.
Finger dexterity to a level that allows the ability to operate a telephone and computer keyboard.
Hearing needed to a level that enables one to hear normal conversation.
Visual requirements to the level of being able to read documents and a computer screen.
Ability to read and interpret policies, procedures and various other information.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stressful situations.
Reasonable Accommodation:
East House provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-238-4800 or email your request to HRTeam@easthouse.org. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
EEO Statement:
East House provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability, or any other protected statuses in its hiring, promotions, and other employment activities
Requirements: Qualifications
Preferred Skills/Abilities:- Licensed and currently registered as a Registered Nurse (RN) in New York State
- Behavioral health experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of medication management and health regulations
Required Education and Experience:
Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing required.
Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in behavioral health, substance use, or community-based settings.
Experience with medication administration and regulatory compliance (OMH/OASAS preferred).Strong communication, organizational, and teaching/training skills.
Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Salary Description $30.00-$45.00
