FLSA Status: Exempt

Starting Range: $65,000-$70,000, Personalized salary reflecting your related experience and academic/credentialed background.

Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift

We're proud to offer competitive differentials to reward your commitment and specialized skills:

• Crisis Differential - Earn up to $2,500 annually
• Shift Differential - Earn an additional $1.00/hour for shifts from 4PM-12AM, and $1.50/hour for shifts from 12AM-8AM
• Language Differential - Bilingual? Let us know during the hiring process, you may be eligible to earn an extra $1.25/hour

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is responsible for the oversight of RNs, LPNs, and other medical staff. Supervisory responsibilities of these direct reports include consistent coaching, feedback, & development, review & approval of timecards, and completing performance reviews & development plans.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes health histories and nursing assessments for each client.
• Coordinates linkage for medical services as needed.
• Observes urine sample collection.
• Offers group sessions on maintenance medication.
• Provides consultation about HIV/hepatitis screening.
• Provides training on medical issues to clinical staff.
• Dispenses IM injections.
• Supervises all other CD nursing staff within the agency.
• Audits client charts regularly to ensure compliance to protocols.
• Obtains prior authorizations from insurances as needed.
• Seeks and/or provides coverage when other CD nurses are off.
• Maintain communication with pharmaceutical companies regularly.
• Communication with venders to ensure receiving best possible outcomes.
• May be required to participate as member of on-call team.
• Completes all trainings required by the agency.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduated from an accredited school of professional nursing, a Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid NYS licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• 4 years of experience, at least three of which must have been in mental health, substance abuse treatment, or perinatal health care setting.
• 2 years of experience working with children & families preferred.
• Must have strong knowledge of nursing functions, including mental health medications as well as maintenance medications.
• Must be knowledgeable on protocols for maintenance medications.
• Must be knowledgeable about communicable disease transmission.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to relate to clients and staff both individually and in group settings.
• Bi-Lingual strongly preferred.
• Valid NYS Driver's License.
• Must have accredited NYS Defensive Driving course; or obtain within 15 days of hire and send certification of completion to Human Resources.
• Must maintain active NYS Defensive Driving course every 3 years and send a copy of the new certification of completion upon expiration.
• Must maintain valid vehicle inspection, registration, and insurance cards and send updated copies to Human Resources upon expiration.

Some things you can look forward to:

• Welcoming, team environment, that inspires you to thrive and be your BestSelf!
• Rewarding work experience!
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Quarterly productivity bonus up to $2,000 per quarter
• Various student loan forgiveness programs
• Multiple and diverse health insurance options
• Many other unique lifestyle & personal insurance options
• Tuition reimbursement
• CASAC certification tuition support
• Professional license/certification renewal reimbursement
• Defensive driving course reimbursement (if required for position)
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• We look forward to telling you more!

Location

• BestResponse Intensive Crisis Center: 430 Niagara Street, Buffalo NY 14201