Upstate Cerebral Palsy·City of Utica, New York
The RN provides medical assessment, monitoring, and nursing care for participants in mental health and substance use disorder programs. Key duties include administering injections, conducting toxicology screenings, and collaborating with physicians as part of a crisis response team.
Pay $42.20 - $45.46 an hour
The Registered Nurse at Community Health and Behavioral Services (CHBS) is part of the interdisciplinary treatment team for the CHBS Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Out-Patient Clinic programs. The CHBS RN position is responsible to assess and monitor medical concerns, review, provide nursing care to program participants, complete required documentation, provide in-services to staff, collaborate with physicians and nurse practitioners, administer injections, administer toxicology screenings, participate as part of the CHBS crisis response team, and participate in Clinic and Agency activities.
Core Responsibilities
Monitor and assess program participant’s medical concerns.
Provide routine and emergency nursing care to program participants.
Complete all required documentation and reports according to program regulations.
Provide nursing and medical in-services to staff as requested.
Train and maintain clinic staff competencies on administering Narcan.
Provide injections to client on long-acting injectable medications.
Administer toxicology screenings.
Answer calls from clients, internal departments and external providers.
Collaborate with physicians and nurse practitioners on medical issues.
Participate as a member of the CHBS crisis response team.
Adhere to mandatory reporting requirements and HIPAA laws.
Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career. Please visit our careers website to access the full job description located within the job posting. upstatecpjobs.org Registered Nurse CHBS [https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/fbus0uzzotwdnrteeatkh/31722-Registered-Nurse-CHBS.doc?rlkey=3ighvb93ch6hyk2jpipjahay9&dl=0]
Candidates must hold a valid NYS RN license and an AAS degree in Nursing, though a Bachelor's degree is preferred. A valid NYS Driver's License is required as travel is a component of the role.
Market context
In New York, nursing roles like LPN positions are commonly driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, long-term care, and behavioral health settings. Competition can be stronger for roles that prefer mental health, alcoholism, or chemical addiction experience, so a valid New York State LPN license and accredited nursing education matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight any relevant behavioral health experience.