Nurse jobs in Brooklyn New York United States | 1 Total Jobs

A rehabilitation services network in New York City is currently seeking a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join their Addiction Treatment team in Brooklyn.

Responsibilities:

The Addiction Treatment Nurse (RN) will:

• Collect patient health data, including substance use, and formulate a Nursing diagnosis based on the patient assessment data
• Evaluate outcomes and patients’ response to nursing actions, and communicate to the interdisciplinary team
• Educate the patient on the importance of being compliant with their medication schedule
• Administer prescribed medication consistent with organization’s policy and procedure
• Provide health teaching (related to diabetes, hypertension, nutrition, etc.) and document the patient’s understanding
• Participate in Performance Improvement Programs, and practice nursing in accordance with NYS and Facility regulations, policies and procedures
• Attend monthly medical meetings, nurses’ meetings, and staff meetings
• Practice safe and ethical nursing in accordance with NYS and organization’s regulations, policies and procedures
• Maintain therapeutic relationships within appropriate professional boundaries
• Support patients’ rights, maintain patient confidentiality, and serve as patient advocate
• Identify ethical dilemmas and seek help to formulate ethical decisions
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 1+ year of Nursing experience in a Healthcare setting; 6+ months of Acute Dialysis experience
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• NC Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA)
• Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
• Patient oriented
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

Desired Skills:

• Associate's and/or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing