Title:Nurse RN P/T ID:5610-2025A Department:Outpatient Location:Patchogue Description Part-time position: 24 hours per week, flexible shifts$49 - $50 per hour MAIN FUNCTION: + To assist in maintaining the highest quality of care to all patients. + Understanding of Addiction, Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT), and the stigmatism associated with terminology and treatment of addiction and MAT. + To act as health coordinator. + User role(s) information systems access as assigned, where applicable. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: + Document all pertinent nursing care matters in client’s EMR. + Provide Nursing Assessment and consultation to perspective and actual patients. + Maintain records of all infection control matters pertaining to patients and/or staff. + Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff. + Maintain log (if applicable) for medications or other solutions (ie., PPD solution, Naltrexone, Buprenorphine) stored at facility along with destruction/expiration information. + Assure the provision of education, risk reduction, counseling and referral services to all patients regarding HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases and other communicable diseases. + Follow universal precautions and utilize the appropriate infection control measures. + Supervise same sex urine sample collection for toxicology. + Administer breathalyzer and alcohol swabs. + Attend job related meetings and inservice lectures. + Inform office manager of general office and medical supplies as needed. + Perform other duties as assigned. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: + Perform Admission Nursing Assessment and make appropriate nursing diagnoses based on that assessment. + Assess client’s psychiatric history and current psychiatric status. + Administer medications as ordered by the physician (MAT programs), understand basic pharmacology, planting and reading of PPDs (intradermal skin test). + Proficient in basic nursing skills and competent in taking an electrocardiogram and blood pressure. + Age specific clinical skills related to the adolescent and geriatric client. + Proficient in computer usage including EMR system, Microsoft Outlook and other information systems. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: Current New York State Registered Nurse licensure, CPR certification.#SJ2025