Registered Nurse 2 (Psychiatric)

$77,029 – $86,140*

*Plus $20,000 Geographic Pay

*Plus 7% of Base Salary Shift Differential

*Plus $575 Inconvenience Pay

11:30AM – 8:00PM

Pass Days: Sunday/Monday

Permanent

PEF

Margaret A. Stutzman Addiction Treatment Center, 360 Forest Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213

OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) are Tobacco Free Facilities.

Current NYS RN licensure with BSN and 2-years full-time experience with patients, of whom 50% or more have been diagnosed with mental illness or chemical dependency or MSN with one year of specialized experience; or eligible for transfer.

This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

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.

The Registered Nurse 2 Psychiatric is a senior member of a multidisciplinary treatment team whose duties include, but are not limited to:

·         Member of the leadership team, works with the Nurse Administrator as an advance practice nurse to assess, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care aspects for individuals in treatment.

·         Develops and assists in facility nursing orientation programs and mentor’s new nurses.

·         Serves as a consultant to other nurses and direct care staff in the implementation of treatment interventions.

·         Continually evaluates the effectiveness of interventions and program as part of quality assurance and improvement activities of the facility.

·         Develops improved methods of practice where current approaches of care need to be improved.

·         Member of the integrated treatment team collaborates 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.

·         Assists with the referrals to other service providers.

·         Acts as a liaison to outside agencies and providers to ensure continuity of care.

·         Serves as a consultant, teacher and resource to ATC nurses and direct care staff in assessment of patients and planning, implementing, and evaluating individual care.

·         Serves as a teacher and resource to nursing staff in the use of specialized equipment, arranging for trainings as needed.

·         Develops written reports and trainings specific to quality improvement needs.

·         Develops nursing policies and procedures with the Nurse Administrator.

·         Provides clinical supervision to nursing staff and direct care personnel involved with the care and treatment of individuals.

·         Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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.