Registered Nurse 1 Psychiatric (Bronx ATC)

For permanent, non-competitive appointment under the Civil Service Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program, Possession of a license and current registration to practice nursing in New York State.
Registered Nurse 1 (Psychiatric): performs the duties of a Registered Nurse 1 and provides direct nursing care and services to individuals diagnosed with mental illness, addiction, or substance use disorders in facilities and programs operated by the Office of Mental Health and Office of Addiction Services and Supports.
**Candidate must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare program.
Failure to maintain licensure, certification and Medicaid/Medicare eligibility will result in the termination of employment.
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 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, after the agency has made a good faith effort to have overtime covered and 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.
Duties DescriptionUnder the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse Supervisor 1 Psy or Registered Nurse 2 Psy, incumbents serve as members of a multidisciplinary team performing a variety of nursing and client care activities designed to ensure that clients receive all necessary care in accordance with the nursing care plan, established protocols, and standards of health care.
Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: • Provide direct nursing care to clients, including comprehensive admission assessments, dispensing medication, providing physician-ordered medical treatment, transcribing orders, and collection of specimens for laboratory analysis or culture.
• Provide health education to clients, monitors client behavior, and participates in treatment planning.
• Assess the needs of clients, including the assessment of care received, services available, and work environments to identify potential obstacles to success.
• Handle crisis intervention with clients (psychological, physiological, and behavioral).
• Maintain accurate and detailed reports and records electronically and/or physically as appropriate.
• May provide clinical supervision to licensed, paraprofessional, and direct care personnel (i.
e.
Addictions Counselors) involved in the care and treatment of clients and may assist in aspects of administrative supervision, such as developing/setting performance standards; may serve as shift supervisor on the evening or night shifts.
• May assist in general client care activities, such as meal preparation & distribution and room preparation.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment; monitors clients and ensures building security.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Additional CommentsRegistered Nurse 1 (Psychiatric) - $71,776 - $80,248 *Plus Geographic Differential $35,000 *Plus Inconvenience pay $575 *Plus Shift Differential 7% of base salary for evening shift *Plus Location Pay $3,087 Excellent Health Insurance Benefits Including Vision and Dental, NYS Employees Retirement System (Pension), Optional Deferred Compensation, Continuing Education Benefits, Generous Paid Leave Benefits, Compensation for 13 State holidays per year.
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.
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Background Investigation Requirements: 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.