Registered Nurse (RN) at RiseWell Community Services – Queens, New York

RiseWell Community Services is looking for a full-time Registered Nurses to join our Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Team in Richmond Hill, Queens NY.

This individual will provide management and administration of medications, in conjunction with the team Psychiatrist, and assess the health needs of the clients. The Registered Nurse will serve as a member of a mobile, community-based, multidisciplinary treatment team for persons with severed and persistent mental illness, delivering individualized care to those in need.

The world does not run out of people to help…and we need people like YOU to help us make a positive change in the community!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current licensure as a registered professional nurse by the New York State Education Department
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a treatment or rehabilitation setting
• A valid and clean NY State driver license
• Fingerprinting, criminal record check
• Approval from NYS Office of Mental Health
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Effective time management skills
• Knowledge of nursing assessment methods
• Skilled in counseling techniques through education, training, or work experience
• Ability to work as a generalist

CORE & ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

• Conduct physical health assessments on clients
• Assess physical health needs of clients
• Make appropriate referrals to community physicians
• Provide management and administration of medications in conjunction with the team psychiatrist
• Participate on a team that delivers an integrated array of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services customized to each client
• Provide the majority of services in the community or where most convenient for client
• Utilize all agency based IT applications pertaining to this position in an efficient manner
• Remain current on changing developments in individual field of expertise

At RiseWell, we value a healthy work-life balance and prioritize the mental & physical wellness of our staff!

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
• Retirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
• 13 paid Holidays for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
• Long and Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• CALM App Subscription
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities
• Comprehensive Paid Training
• Supplemental Accident, Illness and Hospitalization Insurance
• Supplemental Pet Insurance
• Encouragement for Educational Professional Advancement
• Employee Perks & Discounts on Broadway shows, theme parks, and other attractions
• Eligibility for Federal/Public Loan Forgiveness

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
RiseWell Community Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ABOUT US:
Founded in 1972, RiseWell Community Services (RiseWell) is an innovative, multi-service, community-based social wellness agency. We are a major provider of health and wellness services, senior and children’s care, addiction recovery services, as well as affordable housing and support. RiseWell continues to serve thousands of community members across Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Manhattan.

RiseWell has developed innovative, successful programs that are designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, such as individuals in recovery, those living with chronic medical conditions, adult home residents, the homeless, low-income seniors and at-risk children

For more information about RiseWell Community Services, please visit our website https://www.risewell.org/