About the Role
Be part of a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact. Access's Culture Playbook is how we show up for each other and for the people we support. You’ll be part of a team that is clear about expectations, supportive and accountable, and focused on outcomes that matter to people. We are committed to helping people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible – while making sure our staff can do the same.
Responsibilities
- Conduct health assessments to determine health related problems and areas of focus
- Counsel participants individually and in groups on medical self-care
- Develop and lead health education classes on topics such as diabetes, heart disease, substance use, asthma, nutrition, wellness, smoking cessation, and medication self-management
- Administer injections and assist with medication packaging to improve adherence
- Coordinate laboratory services and reports
- Refer to and maintain contact with primary care providers
- Document all services and progress notes in electronic health record
- Order and store medical supplies
- Attend clinical and administrative team meetings
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- NYS license and current registration to practice as a Registered Nurse
- Knowledge of mental illness and psychotropic medications strongly preferred
- Excellent computer, writing and oral communication skills essential
- Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for long-periods of time
- Able to work in open space floor plan
- Must be capable to move throughout work day and follow people served throughout community
- Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet
- Must be able to move in tight spaces
- Occasional lifting of > 25+ pounds
Skills
- Computer skills
- Writing skills
- Oral communication skills
Location
- New Windsor, NY
Work Type
- Monday-Friday 8:30AM-3:00PM (32hrs)
Salary/Compensations
- $40.00 per hour
Benefits
- Benefits Package
About the Company
- Access's Culture Playbook isn’t a poster on the wall – it’s how we show up for each other and for the people we support.
- The PROS team works collaboratively in a dynamic, person-centered, evidence-based program that provides a broad range of services to adults with mental illness to help them achieve goals for work, education, relationships, socialization, living, and health and wellness.
- Other team members include a program director, psychiatrist, recovery counselors, employment specialists, mental health counselors, graduate student interns, and clinical and administrative support staff.
- The RN serves as the health expert on the team helping to integrate medical and psychiatric care.
Equal Opportunity
- An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans
