Local Contract Nurse RN - Psychiatric
Brooklyn, NY
PRIDE Health
4x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$43-50/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingInpatient Rehab Facility
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Pride Health is hiring an RN to support our client's healthcare facility in Brooklyn NY. The Registered Nurse (RN) will be completing medical assessments and brief medical histories for all clients admitted to the program and monitor and coordinate follow-up care as directed by the Program Director.
Job Details:
Schedule: Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Brooklyn, NY 11207
Job Type: Local contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks with potential for extension
Pay Range: $43.00 to $50.00/hour*
*Pay offered is based on experience, expertise, credentialing, and education.
Essential Duties:
- Completes screening, assessments, and care for all clients seeking Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center (SCSC) services, including adults, youth, and children.
- Evaluates the severity of withdrawal symptoms using established screening tools, as appropriate for clients with substance use needs.
- Coordinates the delivery and receipt of medications with pharmacy providers.
- Documents all medications received and coordinates medication management while clients are receiving services.
- Observes self-administration of medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitors withdrawal symptoms during detoxification according to established guidelines.
- Refers clients for required medical services, both internal and external, as appropriate.
- Provides health education and consultation to individual clients and/or groups based on identified needs.
- Ensures client compliance with prescribed medical regimens.
- Completes timely and accurate documentation of medical services provided.
- Completes all clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Files all required documentation in client charts upon completion.
- Manages inventory of medical supplies and coordinates replenishment with the Office Manager.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; Master's degree in Nursing preferred, with a valid NYS RN license
- BLS Certificate from the American Heart Association
- Malpractice insurance
- Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and chemical dependency preferred
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong assessment and case management skills
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Employer
PRIDE Health
60 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
Agency and recruiter are communicative and reach out a good amount after getting you started. Paid weekly.
Cons
Sometimes slow to get concerns addressed in a timely manner. Also can be sometimes overbearing with getting you to agree to contracts.
Recommends working with PRIDE Health
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PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
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