Overview

Helio Health is seeking aRegistered Nurse (RN) to work on a Full-Time basis for our Inpatient Detox program.TheRegistered Nurse(RN)will provide comprehensive treatment to those affected by substance use, mental health, and other behavioral health disorders.

Registered Nurses at Helio Health have a unique opportunity to use their training to provide a comprehensive approach focusing on patients92 mental health and wellbeing. RN92s in the behavioral healthcare field may enjoy the following benefits not traditionally found in common healthcare settings:

• Less physically demanding and strenuous on your body from not needing to stand for your entire shift.
• Less laborious work with patients with less tasks related to ADL92s.
• Primarily taking vitals, passings medications, and identifying and acute needs of mental health and SUD related issues.
• Build strong relationships with patients and see positive, real-time results.

Schedule:

- Four 10 hour shifts or Five 8 hour shifts.

- This opening requires to work everyother weekend.

In addition to Helio Health92s comprehensive benefits package, Full-Time RN's are eligible to receive a Sign-On incentive up to $8,000!

Pay Rate: $39.00 - $41.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, Service Director and/or Program Director and follows medical orders for patient care.
• Communicate with supervisor, medical provider and/or Medical Director regarding patients' medical concerns.
• Monitor patients' medical status, signs and symptoms of withdrawal and reports to supervisor and/or medical director.
• Work with other medical staff across the agency and in the community for continuity of patient medical care.
• Communicate with clinical staff regarding patients' medical concerns.
• Work directly with patients' in providing medical services, interpreting medical information and provide recommendations or make referrals for medical services.
• Develop, recommend, and review medical policies and procedures for all programs within Syracuse Behavioral Healthcare.
• Advise the agency and ensure the provision of services for medical and health related issues.
• Provide direct patient care of medical examination, implementation of medical orders, treatment of medical conditions and communicable and infectious disease reporting in accordance with the law.
• Execute and review public health education and screening protocols with regards to tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, hepatitis, and HIV prevention and harm reduction in accordance with Article 27-F of the Public Health law and under the Mental Hygiene law in coordination with the Medical Director/Nurse Manager.
• Implement and carry out a medically based group for patients on the above topics.
• Serves on special review and quality assurance committees as assigned.
• Provide and document medical consultation, assessment, examination, and treatment planning and review consistent with agency policy and requirements.
• Other related assignments and duties consistent with training and experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse currently registered by the New York State Department.
• At least one year of experience, or comparable training in the treatment of substance abuse and/or substance dependency.
• Basic computer skills required.

Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package Includes:

• Overtime and Shift Differential Pay.
• Health insurance including dental and vision for employees and families.
• Paid Vacation and Sick leave - No Waiting Period for accruals.
• Paid holidays, including a floating birthday holiday.
• 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match.
• Company paid short-term disability insurance.
• Company sponsored life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).