Registered Nurse

Summary of Need:
The position is within a Mental Health unit. The Registered Nurse is needed for medication administration and management.
Job duties to include, but not limited to:

• When RN arrives, gets a verbal report from the nurse who worked the satellite unit.
• Process the MD orders (i.e. input the orders into CNET, print updated MARs, verify new MARs with 2nd RN)
• Medicate the patients in RCTP OB, RCTP Dorm, Long term care, infirmary Therapeutic Behavioral Unit (TBU) and General population incarcerated individuals. (GP)
• Document medications given, and refused
• Control and tool count (with 2nd nurse)
• Stock medication accountability- count stock medications and document on the appropriate form
• Assess patients brought to the satellite unit, admit to RCTP if needed (documenting RCTP admission form)
• Document RCTP nursing progress notes.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse in New York State.

• Minimum of one (1) or more years' experience. ER/MS experience recommended and will be given a priority.
• Orientation will be provided by Security and medical staff upon hire.

• Highly motivated, independent thinker and self-starter.
• Enthusiastic team player.

• Excellent organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects. Strong follow-up and communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills. (Word processing, office scheduling, familiar with Windows).
• No cell phones or electronic devices allowed in the facility.
• Requesting full time but may consider part time.
• BLS certified and have a current NYS license.
• Hours/shifts available - Days off will vary based on facility needs - primary need is 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am.
• Positions available ASAP

Shift: Hours will vary to accommodate the needs of the unit.
Weekends and Holidays are required to ensure proper staff coverage.
Exact shift and days to be determined during interview.
Contract Length: October 2024 to March 31, 2025, with a possibility of an extension for up to two years.
Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 4 years running by our employees and client partners.
Benefits offered to our workers include the following:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options