JOB SUMMARY Under the administrative supervision of the Executive Director or designee, provides general medical care and treatment to recipients in collaboration with the physician. Majority duties are often performed independently. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: List all essential job duties. (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.) 1. Responsible for the primary health care of assigned consumers. 2. Performs history and physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines in collaboration with a physician. 3. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess recipients' clinical problems and health care needs. Orders laboratory tests, x-rays, and other diagnostic procedures. 4. Observes recipient progress, records physical finding and formulates plan and prognosis, based on recipients' condition. Discusses case with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive recipient care plan. 5. Submits health care plan and goals of individual recipients for periodic review and evaluation with the physician. May recommend changes to the plan of care. Prescribe or recommend medication or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, diet, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures. Prescribes or recommends continuation or discontinuation of medications and treatment. 6. May refer recipients to physician for consultation or specialized health resources for treatment. 7. May assist the psychologist in performing mental status assessment and behavioral evaluations. Performs crisis intervention using verbal and nonverbal techniques. 8. Immediately reports serious incidents, serious incident allegations, incidents, or sensitive situations to supervisors. 9. Assists in the development of nursing policies and procedures and in the orientation of new nurses. 10. Compliance with attendance rules and the ability to work on a regular basis. 11. Attends regularly scheduled clinical meetings and supervision, attends professional development activities and training. 12. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. ADDITIONAL TASKS: 1. May conduct workshops for recipients and staff on health-related issues to include health maintenance, medications, and medication administration. 2. May precept nursing students and nurse practitioner students. 3. May be assigned as a chair or part of an agency committee(s). 4. May serve as the agency Bloodborne Pathogen Coordinator and teach the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard workshop and makes recommendation concerning the agency' infection control posture. May conduct and interpret Mantoux Tests (TB). ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Committed to the active promotion of the ICL values and goals. • Demonstrated clinical competence and infection control. • Knowledge of both verbal and written English at the Master degree level. • Ability to react appropriately in emergency situations. • Ability to perform and interact as part of a multi-disciplinary team in order to provide primary care to recipients. • Requires knowledge of serving residents with developmental disabilities. • Ability to perform and interact as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide care to clients. • Ability to secure the cooperation of and work effectively with others. • Ability to prepare accurate and timely reports. • Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. • Knowledge of teaching and consulting techniques. • Knowledge of the Agency's policies and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nurse practitioner program, and currently licensed in New York State as a family practice nurse practitioner. Current DEA certification. ANCC certification is an asset. Two years’ experience providing nursing services preferred. Must be eligible for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. May be required to possess a valid NYS driving license and a clear driving record. Continued employment is based on the ability to maintain professional licensure, registration, accreditation, and participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.
Minimum Qualifications: Education: License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in New York State. Experience: At least one year of post‑licensure clinical nursing experience working with individuals with mental health conditions or developmental disabilities. Certifications/Licenses: Active NYS RN license and registration (required). Additional behavioral health or psychiatric nursing training is a plus. Work Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Work Location Requirement: Onsite – clinical and community‑based work as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. Compensation: Salary: $51.50 an hour What we Offer: We provide competitive benefits, including: Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical (HSA), Dental and Vision plans, 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, Personal, Sick, Mental Health Days and 12 paid holidays Employee Wellness Programs: Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources Learning & Development Opportunities: Educational Leave and Tuition Assistance, Training and Career Development Tracks Additional Perks: Commuter Benefits, recognition programs, discount programs, flexible spending plans, voluntary benefits including pet insurance, identity theft insurance, legal plans, and voluntary ancillary benefits. About the Role: The Registered Professional Nurse provides psychiatric and medical nursing services as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role includes conducting psychiatric and physical health assessments, administering and managing medications, providing health education, coordinating care with physicians and other providers, and delivering supportive and restorative interventions. The nurse plays a key role in treatment planning, crisis intervention, and promoting overall wellness for individuals receiving services. Primary Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments addressing psychological, physical, social, cultural, and spiritual needs. Develop, review, and evaluate nursing intervention plans aligned with each client’s treatment plan. Ensure nursing plans reflect cultural and linguistic considerations. Oversee implementation of nursing care and adjust plans as needed. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute nursing expertise to treatment planning. Coordinate nursing care with other clinical disciplines to ensure integrated service delivery. Provide guidance to staff on nursing standards, procedures, and best practices. Offer health education and counseling to clients and families. Participate in risk management and quality assurance activities. Conduct counseling sessions under appropriate clinical direction. Manage medical supplies, equipment, and medication processes. Provide emergency care and crisis intervention as needed. Monitor medication effects and side effects and document findings. Lead health‑related groups and educational sessions on topics such as medication, wellness, coping skills, and behavioral health. Serve as a mental health advocate in community activities. Engage in ongoing professional development. Perform other related duties as assigned. #ICLRN
JOB SUMMARY: A registered professional nurse is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as case finding, health teaching, and health counseling; nurses provide interventions supportive to or restorative of life and well-being; and execute medical regimens prescribed by a physician, dentist or other licensed health care provider. As part of the multi-disciplinary treatment team, conducts psychiatric assessments, assessing physical health needs, makes appropriate referrals to community physicians, provides management and administration of medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist and provides a range of treatment, rehabilitation and support services. ESSENTIAL TASKS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless this causes undue hardship to the agency. - Based on a comprehensive review of the client's overall condition, prepares, continually reviews and evaluates plans of nursing intervention to ensure that such interventions are consistent with the client's comprehensive treatment plan. - Ensures that plans of nursing intervention include consideration of the client's cultural and ethnic background, customs, needs, beliefs, and primary language. - Develops nursing assessment to reflect holistic needs of each client with consideration of his/her psychological, physiological, social, ethnic, cultural, educational and spiritual strengths and needs. - Oversees the direct implementation of nursing care to ensure that it is carried out in accordance with the plan of nursing intervention and overall treatment/service plan and to ascertain if the needs of the client require modification of the plan. - Participates at team meetings and provides nursing input on the development and implementation of treatment/service plans. - Coordinates nursing care activities with other professional disciplines to ensure that the nursing plan is consistent with and integrated with the total treatment/service plan. - Provides information to other clinical staff on nursing standards of practice and procedures. - Provides advice and consultation on nursing related matters to other staff and administrators. - Provides health education/teaching for clients and their families. - Participates in risk management and quality assurance concerning health related issues. - Conducts counseling sessions, with direction as needed by other qualified professionals, according to principles of communication, human behavior and psychiatric nursing. - Participates in team and administrative meetings. - Manages medical supplies and equipment. - Provides emergency care. - Provides crisis intervention - Accesses medications and observe and records effects and side effects. - Provides information and conducts lectures and group discussions on various health topics, such as: the effects and side effects of medications, well-being, coping skills, dealing with anxiety, anger, self-destructive behavior, manipulation, noncompliance, etc. - Gives lectures and participates in community activities as a mental health advocate. - Participates in professional activities to improve personal skills and knowledge. - Performs other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: License and current registration to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York State; prefer at least one year post RN licensure clinical nursing experience working with individuals with mental disabilities. #ICLRN
Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and Program Director, and as a member of an inter-disciplinary treatment team, assumes case management responsibilities for assigned caseload of individuals who have mental illness and substance abuse disorder. Renders nursing care as assigned by registered nurse in accordance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures and established standards based on the scope of practical nursing. THIS IS A FIELD OPPORTUNITY ESSENTIAL TASKS: Assumes case management responsibility of assigned caseload of individuals. Assertive engagement and provision of mental health services in the community where consumer lives- up to 80% of weekly work schedule may involve field work. Continuous responsibility (24/7) for individuals engaged in the CB ACT or BUCSC ACT program. Assists individuals in assigned caseload to see the relationship between their substance abuse and their problems in living, the process of motivating the client to accept abstinence-oriented treatment. Crisis assessment and intervention. Symptom assessment, management, and supportive counseling Assist consumers to obtain the basic necessities of life. Provide assistance to consumers in structuring and performing basic daily activities. Assists consumer in the development and support of social activities and relationships. Assists consumer in accessing substance abuse treatment. Acts as liaison to the Criminal Justice system on behalf of consumer. Provides support to the program participants’ families and significant others. Provides intensive housing supports. Maintains accurate and timely case records, including but not limited to: weekly progress notes, quarterly service plan reviews, assessments and medical records. Provides and/or arranges for emergency medical care. Assesses consumers’ health condition on a daily basis. Effectively communicates consumers’ changing needs and plan of care among team members. Reports consumer needs, problems, and observations regarding consumer’s health to the registered nurse and/or physician. Assist in the formulation of a nursing diagnosis and treatment plan recommendations, including short-term and long-term goals as part of an inter-disciplinary team. Records observations and actions. Conducts or assists other team members in providing informational and educational discussions and materials with consumers on topics such as: the effects of medication, coping skills, assertiveness training, sexuality, etc. May conduct basic first aid training for consumers. Provides information concerning health referrals to consumers such as: health resources in the community, etc. Participates in staff development activities and programs Maintains current first aid and CPR certification. Perform other related job duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to work with consumers/residents, families, and staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences. Ability to serve as a role model to residents/consumers, including modeling appropriate interpersonal interactions, demeanor, etc. Ability to effectively use required software such as IMA, Word, Outlook, and other technology required by ICL. Basic understanding of the causes and processes of mental illness and substance abuse disorder. Willingness to continually learn and apply knowledge and willingness to participate in in-service training and development activities. Ability to function as an effective team member, including performing share of work, cooperating with coworkers, and securing cooperation, and maintaining professional relationships and boundaries with co-workers, supervisors and consumers. Ability to use sound judgment in identifying and solving problems, and knowing when to seek assistance. Ability to be aware of self and one’s impact on others Ability to learn, understand and comply with all regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to organize time effectively to accomplish all tasks in a timely way and meet deadlines without prompting. Ability to develop, evaluate, implement and modify a case management plan, meeting all deadlines and productivity standards Ability to communicate effectively with staff, consumers/residents, families, and the public both orally and in writing. Ability to prepare accurate and timely documentation, reports and other written material as assigned. Ability to work independently, and to conform to all applicable safety and accountability measures Ability to be empathic, actively looking for ways to help people, to be compassionate and hopeful and to believe and help others work toward recovery. Ability to engage in active listening—attending to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate Ability to report for work as scheduled on a consistent basis Ability to be ethical- to understand and adhere to internal and external laws, rules, and policies MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Education: Must possess valid NYS license as Licensed Practical Nurse and current NYS registration, plus at least one year of experience providing services to individuals with serious mental illness. #ICLRN
Job Description: A registered professional nurse is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as case finding, health teaching, and health counseling; nurses provide interventions supportive to or restorative of life and well-being; and execute medical regimens prescribed by a physician, dentist or other licensed health care provider. As part of the multi-disciplinary treatment team, conducts psychiatric assessments, assessing physical health needs, makes appropriate referrals to community physicians, provides management and administration of medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist and provides a range of treatment, rehabilitation and support services. Essential Tasks: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless this causes undue hardship to the agency. - Based on a comprehensive review of the client's overall condition, prepares, continually reviews and evaluates plans of nursing intervention to ensure that such interventions are consistent with the client's comprehensive treatment plan. - Ensures that plans of nursing intervention include consideration of the client's cultural and ethnic background, customs, needs, beliefs, and primary language. - Develops nursing assessment to reflect holistic needs of each client with consideration of his/her psychological, physiological, social, ethnic, cultural, educational and spiritual strengths and needs. - Oversees the direct implementation of nursing care to ensure that it is carried out in accordance with the plan of nursing intervention and overall treatment/service plan and to ascertain if the needs of the client require modification of the plan. - Participates at team meetings and provides nursing input on the development and implementation of treatment/service plans. - Coordinates nursing care activities with other professional disciplines to ensure that the nursing plan is consistent with and integrated with the total treatment/service plan. - Provides information to other clinical staff on nursing standards of practice and procedures. - Provides advice and consultation on nursing related matters to other staff and administrators. - Provides health education/teaching for clients and their families. - Participates in risk management and quality assurance concerning health related issues. - Conducts counseling sessions, with direction as needed by other qualified professionals, according to principles of communication, human behavior and psychiatric nursing. - Participates in team and administrative meetings. - Manages medical supplies and equipment. - Provides emergency care. - Provides crisis intervention - Accesses medications and observe and records effects and side effects. - Provides information and conducts lectures and group discussions on various health topics, such as: the effects and side effects of medications, well-being, coping skills, dealing with anxiety, anger, self-destructive behavior, manipulation, noncompliance, etc. - Gives lectures and participates in community activities as a mental health advocate. - Participates in professional activities to improve personal skills and knowledge. - Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: License and current registration to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York State; prefer at least one year post RN licensure clinical nursing experience working with individuals with mental disabilities. #ICLRN
