JOB SUMMARY Responsible for providing clinical care to chemically dependent individuals. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Assessment of clients for admission to the stabilization service. • Obtain and transcribe orders from Medical Doctor and/or Nurse Practitioner. • Transcribe, administer and assist with refill of medication. • Provide medication education. • Monitor withdrawal process and/or medical condition of clients. • Assist with a transfer of any client needing medical evaluation or higher level of care at the local hospital. • Initiate and follow all medical and/or psychiatric emergency procedure in situations that requiring assessment, attention and/or care. • Document or period review of documentation e.g progress notes, incidents, admission and discharge reports per NYS OASAS regulations. • Provide direct supervision of staff performance to ensure workflow and scope of practice. • Assist with orientation of new nursing staff. • Conduct or supervise Health Education groups. • Participate in daily inter-disciplinary Treatment Team meeting. • Participate in Quality Management meetings as needed. • Abide by all Mission, program and safety policies, procedures and guidelines. • Attend and participate in meetings and trainings as requested by supervisor. • Mandatory annual trainings. • All other duties as requested by your supervisor. MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current RN licensing and registration from the NYS Education Department. Maintains all required credentials. • (1) year management and supervisory experience preferred • (1) year of experience working with substance abuse populations preferred • Must obtain CPR certification within 90 days of hire and maintain current certification throughout period of employment. • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook. • Clean/valid NYS Driver’s License • Enthusiastic support of our Mission Statement CORE COMPETENCIES • Maintain a professional and approachable attitude on the Mission campus. • Strong interpersonal communication skills. • Punctual attendance. • Respect the confidentiality of all clients. • Work must be of good quality with meeting deadlines. • Adheres to and shows consistency with all Rescue Mission, Justice Center and ASC policies, procedures and standards. • Self-starter / self-motivated. • Ability to set priorities. • Team player. • Organizational skills. Status/Hours: Full Time, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, 40 hours per week Pay Range: $38.00/hour The Rescue Mission of Utica is an equal opportunity employer encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.