Summary:
This position is primarily responsible for oversight of resident's medical needs daily and also includes documentation of self-medication monitored by the LPN of whom they supervise. This position reports to the Residential Coordinator.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Designing of training and care plans programs.
Medication self-medication monitoring.
Administer medication and regulate participant treatment.
Provision of physical and emotional support for participants and their families.
Access participant physical health and seek resources to diagnosis, treat, and monitor.
Access participant's readiness to change and provision of support, as well as, education along the way.
Counseling and rehabilitation: give support and dealing with the causes of chemical dependency misuse.
Needle exchange: provision of clean sharps and give advice on how to use chemicals safely to reduce harm to self and society.
Conduct risk assessments.
Provision of ongoing support for participants while they deal with their chemical dependency misuse issues.
Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Chemical Addictions/Co-occurring disorders and related health issues- Knowledge of chemical addictions, co-occurring disorders and associated behaviors. Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions: Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Technical Skills:
Assesses own strengths and weaknesses: Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Participant Service Centered- Manages difficult or emotional participant situations; Responds promptly to participant needs.
Oral Communication- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situation; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication- Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work and is computer literate.
Judgement- Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgement; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Ethics- Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Adaptability- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality- Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability- Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Managing People- Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Makes self available to staff.
Quality Management- Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- As is relative to OASAS regulations: The RN must hold an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university and must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.
- Must have at least 1-2 years of experience working in the field of chemical dependency.
- Must successfully complete a criminal background check, obtain clearance from the Office of Children and Family Services and be chemical dependency free.
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, and additional employee perks.15 Vacation Days Annually12 Sick Days
- Floating Holiday 1 annually 401K retirement plan with 3% match after 90 days of employment
- Medical Benefits after 30 days of employment with CignaDental/Vision eligible after 90 days of employment
- Access to Gym/Weight RoomAccess to Boxing RingShort Term DIsabilityLife, Accidental Insurance available through Aflac
- Transit Chek for commuting expenses
- Legal Shield for legal services
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) participants
- Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in your community?
- Join Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities as a Registered Nurse and be part of a dedicated team committed to empowering individuals and families. This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to use your skills, compassion, and expertise to create lasting change.
- If you're looking for a role where your work truly matters, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in a career with purpose.
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