I. SCOPE OF ROLE:
The Registered Nurse will work on OMH care team/s with mental health professionals assisting clients in transition from hospitals back to the community. The team will follow individuals into the community using the evidence-based Critical Time Intervention model of care to ensure that they become both linked and engaged with identified community providers and that their support network is sufficient to meet their needs. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as medical case management, referrals, health teaching (this might include group education) and counseling. The nurse will provide interventions supportive to or restorative of life and well-being; and execute medical regimens prescribed by a physician, PNP or another licensed health care provider. The role will require limited on call coverage.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Complete medical assessments and communicable disease risk assessments within
mandated time frames.
• Coordinate delivery and reception of medications with pharmacy.
• Track all medications received and administered as well as coordinate return of unused medications to pharmacy
• Observe self-administration of medications for detoxification according to established
protocols.
• Refer for required medical services.
• Provide education and consultation to individual clients and/or groups on their health needs.
• Assess clients’ medical record and coordinate medical care with multidisciplinary team.
• Assure clients’ compliance with prescribe medical regimen.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation on medical services rendered.
• Keep supervisor informed of all relevant information regarding individuals and the
program.
• Provide internal training to individuals/staff members.
• Participate in weekly protocol meetings.
• Other duties as requested by supervisor.

III. REQUIREMENTS:REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• NYS RN licensure
• Knowledge of as primary diagnosis
• Excellent written and verbal communication

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
• List the preferred qualifications and skills Assessment and case management
• Basic computer skills (e.g. MS Office suite and Windows)
• Ability to provide crisis intervention utilizing good interpersonal skills with a high level of
maturity and responsibility

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built
on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality
improvement.

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation,gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To requestreasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Director of Benefits & Compensation at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org.