REGISTERED NURSE

Description

We are Hiring!

Job Posting: REGISTERED NURSE

Location: Rochester, NY

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday thru Friday 9am to 5pm

Salary: $35 to $38/hr

General Description

Under general supervision, provides comprehensive health services. Works collaboratively with other providers to facilitate client wellness. Maintains all applicable confidentiality and ethical standards of relevant governing bodies. Effectively supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all program staff and is responsible for ensuring a trauma informed care environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• •Provides a comprehensive health assessment of clients.
• •Identifies immediate and long-term health care needs.
• •Makes appropriate referrals and recommendations based on findings of the health assessments.
• •Assists clients in identifying local resources.
• •Collaborates with appropriate Agency staff, and related community organizations to assure coordination of client care and services if needed.
• •Completes required paperwork / electronic patient record forms related to the health assessment process.

• •Provide oversight and supervision of non-licensed staff while overseeing medications.
• •Required supervision of tasks performed by staff may include medication monitoring or administration, monitoring of vital signs, reporting of signs or symptoms of potential health concerns, basic emergency medical treatment or interventions.
• •Direct, coach, collaborate with and delegate tasks appropriately.
• •Attends Leadership Development Training as requested
• •Build and sustain cooperative working relationships among program staff.
• •Assist in the initiation and implementation of staff development and training programs to maximize professional practice.

• •Responsible for patient records
• •Completes required documentation in accordance with regulations and other record keeping as necessary for program accountability
• •Participates in quality assurance and program evaluation activities as directed.

• •Provides education to clients on health and wellness issues.
• •Participates in staff meetings and clinical supervision as directed
• •Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job role performance through reading, supervision, in-service training and attendance at conferences and workshops.
• •Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan. Including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse
• •Participates In relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings
• •Other duties as assigned

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Qualifications:
• Education: Minimum of an Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing required. Bachelor of Science Degree is preferred.

Credentials: Professional Registered Nursing License in good standing.

Experience: At least two years of experience related to nursing services to individuals with mental health, chemical dependency, or substance use disorder related services strongly preferred. Bi-lingual in Spanish also preferred.

Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Compliance: Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCFCS’s corporate compliance & ethics program. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. CCDOR considers all background check information in accordance with applicable law.

Additional Requirements:

• •Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction,
• •An ability to work efficiently and effectively and meet deadlines,
• •An ability to work under pressure,
• •Excellent verbal/written skills,
• •Ability to maintain confidentiality,
• •Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes which support agency mission, philosophy, and policies.
• •Willingness and ability to foster agency and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques,
• •Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and use of a registered and reliable vehicle.

Top Benefits and Perks:

• •Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan
• •Generous time off package and work-life balance
• •Comprehensive benefits package
• •Supportive and collaborative environment
• •Opportunities for growth and development
• •Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives

• Join us and help make a positive impact in our community!
• ***Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet