Registered Nurse (Rn) (Per Diem)

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, Hope House is the place for you! If you are seeking a fulfilling career, with numerous opportunities to make a REAL difference in the lives of people, we want YOU!

Hope House is a substance abuse treatment provider who strives to save lives, recover hope and restore families to those suffering from Substance Abuse Disorder. We are committed to making sure that all staff members feel like they make a difference and are a part of our team!

Hope House Inc. has a reputation as one of the top employers in the Greater Capital Region of New York.

The ideal Registered Nurse will be a responsible and well-trained professional able to give the best nursing care with little supervision. This candidate needs to be compassionate, and able to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently. The goal is to promote the client's well-being by providing high quality nursing care.

Job Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Schedule: We have both day shift and evening shifts available.

Compensation: $40/hour

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Conduct health assessment of residential clients to include risk assessment of communicable diseases.
2. Review documents to ensure immunizations and TB results are current.
3. Coordinate with Medical Provider(s) to assist with client care and follow-up.
4. Assist with coordinating pharmacy services.
5. Provide in-services when necessary and help provide trainings to include but not limited to TB, HIV/AIDS, Blood Bourne Pathogens and universal precautions for infection control.
6. Order medication as per Doctor’s order.
7. Administer Vivitrol injections and follow Vivitrol protocols.
8. Serve as Health Care Coordinator.
9. Provide health & wellness education to clients.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• License (required): RN certifications, and Valid Driver’s License required.
• 2 years nursing experience preferred.

Skills:

• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Responsible and compassionate
• Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Patient with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Able to adapt to varying situations.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times.

This job describes the essential and general responsibilities of this position. It is not a listing of non-essential requirements and duties, which may be inherent to the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. It is the policy of Hope House to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.