RN-Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program
Company: Access-Supports for Living
Location: New Rochelle
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Location: New Rochelle, NYHOURS: Monday -Friday 5:45am -
1:45pmRate of Pay: $41-45 with $5,000 Pay-To-Stay BonusMINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:Valid RN license in state of NY Current BLS
CPR certification Two years pf recent and direct experience in
behavioral health (Methadone maintenance, addiction, or other
Opioid treatment) preferredMust successfully pass Criminal
Background Checks and NYS Justice Center Registry. Clearance and
fingerprinting will be done prior to employmentFamiliarity with
Joint Commission, OASAS, DEA, DOH, and OSHA standardsSKILLS: Able
to make decisions pertaining to medication administration and
patient safety.Able to work in a fast paced environment and have
the ability to multi-task. Able to think critically and
problem-solve Pays close attention to detailExcellent verbal and
written communication skills POSITION OVERVIEW:The Guidance Center
of Westchester's Medication Assisted Opioid Treatment Program
(METRO) supports adults who have a history of and/or current active
substance use inclusive of opiates. Many program participants also
have co-occurring mental health needs. The team consists of
multidisciplinary staff including a medical director, psychiatry
providers, nurses, substance use counselors, and psychotherapists.
The RN works with the Program Director and Medical Director to
ensure that medication management/dosing, health assessments, as
well as all physical/health services occur in accordance with best
practices for patient care according to all pertinent regulations
by OASAS, SAMHSA, Joint Commission, and the Department of
Health.Additionally, the RN:Observes patient for medication safety
prior to and after medication administration Reviews and implements
medication orders and seeks clarification as needed form the
Medical Director Reports any adverse effects to Medical Director
and initiate 911 protocol Reports any medication errors to Medical
and Program DirectorMaintains security and safety of medication
area/nursing unit Assists with review of lab letters as per MD
orders Conducts dose verifications with patients admitted to
another facility, detox hospitalization, extended medical care and
incarceration.RN Coordinates guest dosing and related
administrative tasksRN Serves as Healthcare Coordinator and
Infection Control/ Prevention Coordinator - leads health
education/care efforts as well as efforts to adhere to the
recommended mandates to decrease the spread of infectionProvides
NARCAN training as well as health and nutrition education to staff
and patientsProvides supervision of LPN/RN staff, monitoring
schedules, providing coverage in case of staff absence,
reviewing/approving timesheets, and conducting annual performance
evaluations.Updates and maintains Lighthouse data and information
weekly.Assists with maintaining the daily work process of the
clinic Assists in multidisciplinary decisions when necessaryMeets
with patients who are pregnant or have become pregnant during
attendance to the treatment program Participates in Policy and
Procedure review annually and as needed Participate in case
conferences, multidisciplinary and incident review
meetings.Participates in ongoing educational trainings and
seminars
EEO, AAE M/F/D/V.
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