Registered Nurse (Aids Services)
Reporting to the Project Director, the successful candidate will work with small caseloads within the framework of a team to provide basic nursing services as well as health education and treatment adherence counseling to a small caseload of targeted individuals diagnosed with HIV/AIDS who are also diagnosed with a mental illness and/or substance abuse disorder.
This position focuses primarily on the provision of Health and Psycho-Educational services, as well as Group and Individual Counseling.
Build A Better Future
...For Yourself As Well As Others
As a leading provider of residential and support services to individuals with special needs, Services for the UnderServed, Inc. (SUS) provides the resources you need to build on your experience in our supportive environment. Our commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement impacts the lives of our consumers and communities while contributing to the development of our employees. Ongoing attention to your development prepares you for success. Your achievements and leadership are rewarded by advancement opportunities.
Among your responsibilities, you will:
· Train project staff, residential staff, and program participants on health issues including general health, substance abuse, mental health, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, Hepatitis, cancers, STDs, weight management, nutrition, and other diseases which may affect particular participants etc. in both individual and group settings
· Stay current on health, mental health, and substance abuse issues including new medications and other treatments
· Conduct Wellness Self Management groups
· Conduct Base line Screening and Assessments to determine the participants health status, risk factors and lifestyle issues
· Meet regularly with each participant to assess health status
· Develop relationships with local mental health, health and substance abuse providers to facilitate referral, treatment retention and care coordination
· Make the appropriate referrals to community based medical care
· Advocate on behalf of participants regarding medical, mental health, substance abuse treatment as needed
· Provide health management education
· Review treatment and medication history
· Provide medication education and provide reminders to participants who have difficulty with medication treatment adherence
· Provide a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to the participants
· Responsible for documentation of services provided particularly as related to the Individual Wellness Plan
The successful candidate must have:
· A valid license to practice Nursing in New York State
· Atleast 3 years of professional clinical nursing experience including at least 1 year of experience in providing direct services to individuals diagnosed with mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders
· Excellent communication skills and strong computer literacy
· Commitment to working flexibly to meet client's needs
· The ability to work effectively in a multi disciplinary team setting and demonstrate a commitment to further development with the support of the team
Preferred Credentials and Skills
. A Bachelor Degree or a Masters Degree in Social Work or Counseling
· Supervisory experience and experience with people with HIV/AIDS and community Nursing experience
· Bilingual in English and Spanish
· A solid understanding of recovery-oriented service delivery
We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including:
Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;
403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability;
Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays
To apply, please email resumes@susinc.org your cover letter, resume and salary range requirements.
Please reference "RN (Aids Services)" on the top of the resume before your name and on the email subject line.
Only resumes with salary requirements will be accepted.
Only REGISTERED NURSES will be considered for this position.
SERVICES FOR THE UNDERSERVED IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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