Job DescriptionSun River Health is currently seeking a MAT Registered Nurse/Care Manager to support our Washington Street and Manchester Road locations in Poughkeepsie, NY as well as our location in Amenia, NY.
SummaryThe MAT Registered Nurse/Care Manager is a part of multidisciplinary team within Sun River Health that uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care and the use of resources. This position will monitor quality of care to ensure that infection control, risk management and all other aspects of services are appropriate. Serve as patient advocate, provide care management, and crisis management. Understand harm reduction approaches and demonstrate empathic understanding of medical and psychosocial development needs. Participate in opioid overdose prevention education and training of staff and patients.
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $45.45 - $55.15 per hour
Sign-On Bonus: $2,700 Sign-On Bonus for Eligible External Applicants - Terms and Conditions Apply.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Act as point person and primary contact champion for the site location
- Complete MAT intakes by phone or in person
- Participates in all case conference review meetings, department meetings, QI activities, and other relevant agency or community meetings
- Complete Recovery Support Plans
- Documents all encounters maintaining updated progress notes and case records as required in EMR and relevant data programs.
- Complete all necessary consent forms to coordinate care with external agencies
- Complete discharge paperwork in conjunction with the MAT provider; Drafting, scanning etc.
- Triage presenting issues & provide basic nursing skills in every visit to patients: Complete Pre - visit planning on all charts; load correct templates, update consent forms, address and follow up on open referrals (i.e. SATP, MH/BPS), check ISTOP & PMP (completed in tandem with provider), provide opioid overdose prevention education and training, complete prior authorizations, review and flag labs, collect urine for urine drug screens and pregnancy testing.
- Provide care management support to MAT patients: complete and review care management agreement and offer care management support options and linkage (ie health homes, grant funded care management, or nurse care management), connect patients to community resources, follow up on referrals, assist patient in addressing stigma and barriers to care, act as a liaison with pharmacies, conduct patient outreach, monitor progress, and assist with appointment scheduling. Maintain a patient caseload.
- Provide Harm reduction education and support to patients and staff including the facilitation of MAT, Fentanyl test strip, and Naloxone training. Complete required documentation for reporting of Naloxone and Fentanyl test strips. Manage and maintain Naloxone and other harm reduction supplies as available for site in coordination with the site Nurse Manager/Health Center Director.
Requirements- BSN - Bachelor's of Science in Nursing required
- Minimum Work-Related Experience: 0-1 year
- Preferred Work-Related Experience: 2-4 years
- Valid New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License
- CPR/BLS-HCP Certification
BenefitsAt Sun River Health, we are committed to building a personal relationship with our team and supporting you in every way we can. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family, including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage to ensure you and your family stay healthy.
- Life and Disability Coverage: Financial protection for you and your loved ones in case of unforeseen circumstances.
- Retirement Savings Plan: Plan for your future with our retirement savings options.
- Commuter and Transit Benefits: Assistance with your daily commute to make your journey to work easier.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential support and resources for personal and work-related issues.
- Employee Discount Program: Enjoy discounts on various products and services as a valued member of our team.
Professional Development, Education and Loan Assistance Benefit Programs - Sun River Health is committed in fostering continued growth, education, and professional advancement across its organization. Through a range of development opportunities and loan repayment programs employees are supported at every stage of their careers.
- Eligible employees may have the opportunity to participate in federal and state loan repayment or loan forgiveness programs, including those administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) with support provided throughout the application process.
- In addition, Sun River Health offers a Tuition Reimbursement Program for eligible employees that supports job-related coursework completed through accredited institutions, helping employees continue building their skills and advancing their careers.
ResponsibilitiesRelation to Mission
The mission of Sun River Health is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care and to improve the health status of our community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.
Job Responsibilities
The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Sun River Health may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
