SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

The Registered Nurse will be clinically competent while delivering care to individuals we support utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. RNs will effectively interact with clients, significant others and other health team members while maintaining all standards of professional nursing.

 Essential Functions (Job Duties):

• Patient assessment, monitoring, case management and documentation
• Demonstrate necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for clients according to policy, procedure and division/unit specific competencies.
• Comply with Office of Mental Health (OMH), Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), Office of Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD),New York State and Federal regulations, laws and ethical guidelines.
• Provides formal and informal supportive physical and mental health care and maintenance education in a variety of areas to people we support as well as their family/team
• Administer injections and medications as directed by prescriber.

Required Education and Experience:

1. Registered Nurse degree with a valid New York State RN license
2. Continuing professional education required
3. One (1) year experience in mental health field preferred

Requirements for per diem rate:

- Must work 1 Citizen Advocates Inc. recognized holiday per year.

- Must work 2 critical days per year (including the day before and after major holidays recognized by Citizen Advocates, Inc.)

- Must work 16 hours or 2 shifts minimum per month.

Citizen Advocates is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon Citizen Advocates, Inc.'s receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.