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Nurse Job at Northern Rivers Family of Services

Northern Rivers Family of Services Albany, NY 12208

$36 an hour

Job Information

  • Date Posted
    2023-05-15
  • Location
    Albany, NY 12208
  • Job Title
    Nurse
  • Gender
    Both
  • Offered Salary
    $36 an hour

If you are a focused, compassionate caregiver with excellent communication skills, we may be the right fit for you and would love for you to apply! Great starting salary and more than competitive differential for evenings, weekends, nights and holidays. No chaos, excellent work environment and pretty awesome co-workers.


REGISTERED NURSE – BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

PER DIEM - MONDAY - FRIDAY - DAYS


POSITION SUMMARY

This position performs duties of a nurse as part of the behavioral health teams. You will work with a team of dedicated professionals providing care and treatment to Behavioral Health clients. As an RN on staff, you should feel comfortable communicating with families, providers, and social workers in order to meet the needs of this population. The position provides integral services to clients to ensure continuity of care and is a vital role in our interdisciplinary team.


What you, as a Registered Nurse, can expect at Northern Rivers:

  • Pay rate of $36/hour – with differential paid for optional nights, weekends, and holidays!
  • No on-call nursing outpatient duties!
  • There are multiple opportunities for growth, continuing education, and potential qualification for education loan repayment
  • You will be based in a smaller facility that offers reduced caseloads and less stress than often seen in traditional hospital settings
  • You will truly be encouraged to implement your nursing experience and qualifications while being appreciated for the expertise you bring to the team
  • Competitive wages and an organization-wide belief in employee work/life balance
  • Potential for Remote/Hybrid work model as determined by leadership team


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conduct vital signs and first aid as directed by prescribers
  • Administer medication injections as prescribed
  • Assess and report for medication efficacy for prescriber
  • Triage calls for medication prescriber
  • Coordinate care with community providers for continuity of care
  • Prepare prescription refill and respond to client medication phone calls
  • Check state registry for controlled medication prescribing history as indicated by NYS Law
  • Prepare and obtain medication preauthorization as needed
  • Provide cross coverage to other sites as needed
  • Understanding of and/or interest in Trauma-Informed Care practices


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Requires an AAS degree


Qualifications

  • Requires NYS professional certification as a Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Ability to complete and pass full background check


Benefits You Will Love

  • Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401 (K) plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Loan repayment assistance
  • Free training/CEU opportunities
  • Leaving an indisputable imprint within the community and much more!
If you want a rewarding career where you make a positive impact on children and their families, we want to talk to you! At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives while also strengthening our community.
We are a family of human service agencies united in our passion to helping children, families, and adults reach their potential. Northern Rivers coordinates the quality of care, depth of programs, and combined size and passion for the mission to provide care for more than 18,000 people each year in 41 counties throughout New York State. If you’ve got the talent, drive and desire to make a real difference in your community, you need to be a part of Northern Rivers Family of Services!
Our employees receive generous paid time off, an expansive health care package, tuition reimbursement, loan repayment assistance, free training/CEU opportunities, and much more!
Apply today to become part of our team!
Northern Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff, and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work here at Northern Rivers!



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