Nursing Coordinator

Nursing Coordinator / Mobile Medication Unit - Bronx, NY (#2997)

Minimum of2 years experience as an RN, preferably in a substance use disorder treatment program

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking a Mobile Medication Unit Nursing Coordinator to fill an opening with a Residential Facility (FQHC) located in Bronx, New York

Responsibilities of the Nursing Coordinator:

• Provides nursing care that supports patients in treatment and recovery.
• Administers medication adhering to institutional policy/procedures and federal/state regulatory standards.
• Monitors the transfer of all controlled substances and supplies to and from the clinic/MMU.
• Maintains medication dispensing unit to ensure efficient and accurate dispensing.
• Assess patients for signs of altered mental status prior to dispensing medication and assess a patient for medication side effects.
• Communicates, as needed, with the prescribing professional.
• Provides health teaching and counseling to patients.
• Documents and maintains patient medical records adhering to organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for ordering, delivering, tracking, and monitoring all controlled substances.
• Responsible for ensuring all reports required by organizations and regulatory agencies are complete, accurate, secured, and readily available for review.
• In collaboration with the Director of Nursing, SUD Services, ensures adequate MMU nursing coverage.
• Makes recommendations on matters concerning the physical plant operations, workflow, and resources.
• Treats patients in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and patient rights.
• Performs any additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities that may be assigned, as needed.

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a nationwide recruitment agency, matching both new grads and advanced practitioners to hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices.

Requirements

• Must have a current NYS RN License
• Must have a current NYS Infection Control Certificate and BCLS Completion Card
• Must have at least 2 years experience as an RN, preferably in a substance use disorder treatment program.
• Must have proficiency with computer operation (Microsoft Office, Electronic Health Records, and Outlook programs).
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must have the ability to interact with service recipients of diverse social, cultural, and economic groups.
• Must have the ability to remain calm, focused, and helpful under stress.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred

Benefits

• The salary for this position is $87,000 - $92,000 / yr
• This is a Full-time position
• 11 paid holidays
• 25 PTOs ( up to 10 accrued unused PTO days can be carried over to next calendar days
• Health Insurance (which includes medical, hospitalization, pharmacy, vision and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Tax-deferred Childcare and Medical Plans
• HRA
• Life insurance coverage (100% employer paid)
• Commuter Benefit ( mass-transit or parking expenses via MasterCard)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition reduction rate on continuing education
• Other Benefits
• Dress down Fridays
• Discounted gym membership
• Annual holiday party
• Annual staff appreciation day
• Annual wellness week* where employees are encouraged to join events such as activities for self-care, nutrition, mental health, and physical health
• 1199 Union for employees who work in our Opioid Treatment Program
• Plum benefits
• Ongoing training for staff
• Annual staff surveys to recommend changes and share suggestions
• AFLAC