Registered Nurse (RN) - Mental Health
St. Catherine of Siena
Riverhead, NY

Comm Mental Health RN-PD

Overview St. Catherine of Siena PROS is a comprehensive recovery oriented program for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. The goal of the program is to integrate treatment, support and rehabilitation in a manner that facilitates the individual's recovery. Job Details REGISTERED NURSE RESPONSIBILITIES: * Evaluates the nursing service needs of each consumer within thirty days to the consumer's admission into the program. * Provides emergency medical treatment and, when necessary, arranges for emergency medical transportation and care. * Provides group training and counseling sessions * Develops and incorporates community resources into program curriculum * Administer medications to individuals. * Liaison with service providers and oversees follow-up for medical needs. * Provides staff training sessions on medically related topics * Maintains inventory of medications and medical supplies according to applicable laws of the New York State and Suffolk County Departments of Health. * Assists in arranging for necessary medical services including laboratory and x-ray, physical, dental and ophthalmologic examinations for individuals * Maintains knowledge of current applicable regulations and compliance issues * Attends agency wide and community related meetings/in-services as required and assigned QUALIFICATIONS: * Current New York State Registered Nurse license * Maintain current CPR Certification. * Requires valid NYS driver's license. * Has a good understanding and working philosophy in psychiatric rehabilitation. * 2 years' experience with a psychiatric population. Salary Range USD $45.00 - USD $55.00 /Hr. This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.