What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse 2 (Psychiatric) St. Lawrence ATC (NY HELPS) position at The Office of Addiction Services and Supports?
Description
Duties Description
The Registered Nurse 2 Psychiatric is a senior member of a multidisciplinary treatment team whose duties include, but are not limited to:
Minimum Qualifications
For permanent, competitive appointment, must be currently employed as a Registered Nurse 2 Psychiatric or eligible for transfer.
For permanent, non-competitive appointment under the Civil Service Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (HELPS) Program, current possession of a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State; and two years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience working with individuals, at least 50% of whom have been diagnosed with mental illness, addiction, or substance use disorder.
Substitutions: a bachelor’s degree in nursing can substitute for one year of post-licensure clinical nursing experience; and a master’s degree in nursing can substitute for two years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience.
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
Appointment status will be discussed in more detail at a later point in the recruitment process with candidates who are under serious consideration. Candidates may potentially be appointed on a non-competitive basis via the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) program. If applicable, additional information about the HELP program will also be provided.
NOTE: Candidates must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. Failure to maintain licensure, certification and/or Medicaid/Medicare eligibility will result in the termination of employment.
Mandatory overtime (MOT) is a requirement of this position. Chosen candidate(s) will be added to the mandatory overtime roster, which is utilized on a rotating basis. The MOT is applied during times of emergency, when all other staffing options have been exhausted (volunteers, hourly staff, contracted staff). Our Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) operate 24/7/365 programing. Therefore, MOT IS an essential function of this position and is critical to maintaining adequate staffing at all times in order to ensure the health and safety of clients within the facility.
Additional Comments
SALARY
$84,173-$94,121*
OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) are Tobacco Free Facilities.
If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice .
Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. 2) Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC) that includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees. Additionally, prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.
The mission of the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) is to provide, support, and oversee a data-driven continuum of addiction services delivered with equity, dignity, compassion, and respect. OASAS and the Division of Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) are committed to establishing environments of safety and non-violence in keeping with the trauma informed Sanctuary Model. The standards and duties for each are to be performed in support of Sanctuary Model commitments to non-violence, emotional intelligence, democracy, open communication, social responsibility, social learning, and growth & change.
OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers are Tobacco Free Facilities.
Duties Description
The Registered Nurse 2 Psychiatric is a senior member of a multidisciplinary treatment team whose duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assist with the supervision of the evening and overnight shifts.
- Act as the charge nurse; serve as a member of the leadership team; and work with the Nurse Administrator as an advance practice nurse to assess, develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate nursing care aspects for individuals in treatment.
- Serve as a consultant to other nurses and direct care staff in the implementation of treatment interventions.
- Continually evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and programs as part of quality assurance and improvement activities of the facility.
- Develop improved methods of practice where current approaches of care need to be improved.
- Collaborate with other staff to ensure patient needs are addressed in the treatment and discharge of patients.
- May participate in the admission of individuals to a facility.
- May provide scheduled and emergency nursing treatment as needed.
- Assist with the referrals to other service providers.
- Act as a liaison to outside agencies and providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Serve as a consultant, teacher, and resource to ATC nurses and direct care staff in assessment of patients and planning, implementing, and evaluating individual care.
- Serve as a teacher and resource to nursing staff in the use of specialized equipment, arranging for trainings as needed.
- Ensure the implementation of facility nursing policies and procedures.
- Provide supervision to nursing staff and direct care personnel involved with the care and treatment of individuals, including scheduling, performance evaluations, and managing daily activities.
- Other job-related responsibilities as assigned by the RN1 (PSY) Supervisor, Director or Assistant Director
Minimum Qualifications
For permanent, competitive appointment, must be currently employed as a Registered Nurse 2 Psychiatric or eligible for transfer.
For permanent, non-competitive appointment under the Civil Service Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (HELPS) Program, current possession of a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State; and two years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience working with individuals, at least 50% of whom have been diagnosed with mental illness, addiction, or substance use disorder.
Substitutions: a bachelor’s degree in nursing can substitute for one year of post-licensure clinical nursing experience; and a master’s degree in nursing can substitute for two years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience.
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
Appointment status will be discussed in more detail at a later point in the recruitment process with candidates who are under serious consideration. Candidates may potentially be appointed on a non-competitive basis via the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) program. If applicable, additional information about the HELP program will also be provided.
NOTE: Candidates must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. Failure to maintain licensure, certification and/or Medicaid/Medicare eligibility will result in the termination of employment.
Mandatory overtime (MOT) is a requirement of this position. Chosen candidate(s) will be added to the mandatory overtime roster, which is utilized on a rotating basis. The MOT is applied during times of emergency, when all other staffing options have been exhausted (volunteers, hourly staff, contracted staff). Our Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) operate 24/7/365 programing. Therefore, MOT IS an essential function of this position and is critical to maintaining adequate staffing at all times in order to ensure the health and safety of clients within the facility.
Additional Comments
SALARY
$84,173-$94,121*
- Plus $20,000 Geographical Pay Differential
- Plus $575 Inconvenience Pay
- Plus 7% Evening Shift Differential
- The salary range listed in this posting reflects the full range for this graded position, factoring in annual performance advances based on satisfactory annual performance reviews. Candidates with no previous State service will begin at the hiring rate (starting rate of the salary range) listed above, plus any applicable Location Pay/Geographic Pay/Shift Pay differentials.
OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) are Tobacco Free Facilities.
If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice .
Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. 2) Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC) that includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees. Additionally, prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.
The mission of the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) is to provide, support, and oversee a data-driven continuum of addiction services delivered with equity, dignity, compassion, and respect. OASAS and the Division of Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) are committed to establishing environments of safety and non-violence in keeping with the trauma informed Sanctuary Model. The standards and duties for each are to be performed in support of Sanctuary Model commitments to non-violence, emotional intelligence, democracy, open communication, social responsibility, social learning, and growth & change.
OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers are Tobacco Free Facilities.
Salary : $84,173 - $94,121