Overview

Helio Health is on a mission to treat and promote recovery from the effects of substance use, mental health disorders, and other behavioral healthcare issues. In order to support our mission, Helio Health is seeking aRegistered Nurse (RN) to work on a Full-Time basis for our CCBHC Syracuse Meadows 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 patients9 mental health and wellbeing. RN9s in the behavioral healthcare field may enjoy the following benefits not traditionally found in common healthcare settings:

This opening will be a day shift with a flexable schedule.

• 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 ADL9s.
• 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.

In addition to Helio Health9s comprehensive benefits package, Full-Time RN's are eligible to receive a Sign-On incentive up to $8,000!

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 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 patients9 medical concerns.
• Monitor patients9 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 patients9 medical concerns.
• Work directly with patients9 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).