Suffolkcountyny
Registered Nurse (RN) - Riverhead
RIVERHEAD, NY · Full-time
No sponsorshipDetected 30 days ago
About the role
- Full-time Registered Nurse is needed in the Opioid Treatment Program, operated by Suffolk County Department of Health Services, Division of Community Mental Hygiene. Nurses in the Opioid Treatment Program function as part of a team also comprised of counseling/social work staff, vocational staff and other medical providers in an outpatient addiction
- - Provides Nursing care to patients in the Opioid Treatment Program Facility;
Responsibilities
- Develops and revises nursing care plans; writes reports and maintains charts on the condition and progress of patients.
- Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.
- This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.
- We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.
Requirements
- Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required at the time of appointment and during employment in this title, to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
Nice to have
- Skill in the application of professional nursing techniques and practices
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions of a technical and professional nature in exact detail
- Ability to recognize and interpret symptoms
- Ability to instruct subordinates and other people in basic nursing care
- Ability to deal with each patient sympathetically and tactfully, while at the same time carry out the treatment prescribed for them
- Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
- Experience in the treatment of Substance Use Disorders is preferred.
Compensation
- Starting Salary: $67,260
Benefits
- Full-time Registered Nurse is needed in the Opioid Treatment Program, operated by Suffolk County Department of Health Services, Division of Community Mental Hygiene.
- Nurses in the Opioid Treatment Program function as part of a team also comprised of counseling/social work staff, vocational staff and other medical providers in an outpatient addiction services setting.
- Counsels and educates patients, parents and families regarding preventative health measures, chronic disease management, and prenatal issues;
- May serve as a member of various health center committees, such as quality assurance and infection control;
- Benefits For You Now And Your Future
- Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.
Equal opportunity
- Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
- We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Sponsorship is not available for this role
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