About this opportunity
Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. lists this Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in blauvelt, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Registered Nurse (RN)
SamaritanDaytopVillage is a leading human services organization in New York State serving over 38,000 New Yorkers annually across more than 60 locations through Transitional Housing, Community Based Services, and Residential and Outpatient programs. First Steps Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center (ICSC),operatedby SamaritanDaytopVillage in Rockland County, is a 24/7 program dually licensed by OMH and OASAS to provide rapid, short-term supportfor children ages 5+ and adultsin mental health or substance use crisis. Our multidisciplinary teamutilizesa trauma-informed, harm-reduction framework to stabilize individuals and connect them with long-term care while avoiding unnecessary emergency room visits.
We are seeking a Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing care for individuals in acute behavioral health crisis. This roleis responsible forconducting medical assessments,monitoringwithdrawal symptoms, and administering medications as part of a 24/7 multidisciplinary team. You will collaborate closely with providers to manage patient health while delivering trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care. This position is ideal for an RN who excels in fast-paced environments and is passionate about providing high-quality medical support to people navigating mental health and substance use challenges.
Responsibilities
Performs comprehensive nursing assessments upon admission and throughout the client's stay, including vital signs and medical screenings
Monitors for signs of withdrawal using standardized protocols such as CIWA-Arand COWS
Administers prescribed medications, including psychotropics, MOUD, and withdrawal-management medications
Collaborates with psychiatrists and nurse practitioners on medication orders and reconciliation
Provides health education to clients and families on medication management, harm reduction, and overdose prevention
Responds to medical emergencies and monitors clients for signs of medical decompensation or suicidality
Maintainsaccurateandtimelymedical records in the Electronic Health Record (Avatar), including the MAR and nursing notes
Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and case conferences to coordinate crisis intervention and safety planning
Supports infection control and environment-of-care requirements to ensure a safe clinical setting
Provides clinical direction to LPNs and medical assistants to ensure high-quality patient care
Follows agency policies and protocols
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program (ADN or BSN); BSN preferred
Active and unrestricted New York State Registered Professional Nurse license
Minimum of one year of nursing experience preferred, ideally in behavioral health, emergency departments, or detoxification settings; new graduates with a strong interest in crisis intervention may be considered
Some experience working with pediatrics ages 5 and up preferred
Current CPR/BLS certificationrequired; ACLS certification preferred
Working knowledge of psychiatric medications, withdrawal protocols (CIWA, COWS), and MOUD
Strong clinical assessment skills with the ability to respond effectively to medical emergencies or psychiatric crises
Proficiencyin documenting within Electronic Health Records (Avatar experience preferred)
Commitment to a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and non-judgmental approach to patient care
Demonstrated empathy and respect when working with individuals and families in acute distress
Additional Information
This is a full-time non-exempt role with an hourly rate of $46.70-$55.37 (annualized at 35 hours a week to $85,000-$100,786) with a full benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 25 days of paid time off, access to a retirement account with an employer to match and tuition reimbursement.
This role is located in Blauvelt, NY with a schedule of Wednesday-Saturday 2pm-12am.
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Worksite address
blauvelt, NY, 10913, US
Who can apply
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