Registered Nurse

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 Annually 
• 12 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 Cigna 
• Dental/Vision eligible after 90 days of employment 
• Access to Gym/Weight Room 
• Access to Boxing Ring 
• Short Term DIsability
• Life, 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.