Nursing Coordinator / Mobile Medication Unit - Bronx, NY (#3138)
Location: Bronx, NY
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $87,000 - $92,000 per year
About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Nursing Coordinator to join a Residential Facility (FQHC) in Bronx, NY. This role has the primary responsibility for providing safe, prompt, and professional access to medications to treat opioid use disorders (MOUD) delivered from the Mobile Medication Unit. Responsibilities include daily oversight of the MMU dispensing services including compliance with regulatory standards for the monitoring, dispensing, and documentation of a controlled substance inventory.
Why Join Us?
* Competitive Compensation: Earn a competitive salary of $87,000 - $92,000 per year.
* Comprehensive Benefits:
o 11 paid holidays.
o 25 PTO days (up to 10 unused days can be carried over).
o Health insurance (medical, hospitalization, pharmacy, vision, and dental) for you and your family.
o Tax-deferred childcare and medical plans.
o HRA
o Life insurance coverage (100% employer-paid).
o Commuter benefit (mass-transit or parking expenses via MasterCard).
o Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
o Retirement savings plan.
o Tuition reduction for continuing education.
o Additional perks like dress-down Fridays, discounted gym membership, annual wellness week, staff appreciation day, holiday party, 1199 Union for employees who work in our Opioid Treatment, plum benefits, ongoing training for staff, and AFLAC.
* Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment.
* Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes.
Qualifications:
* Education: Associate/Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
* Licensure: Active New York State Registered Nurse license.
* Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience as an RN, preferably in a substance use disorder treatment program.
* Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Electronic Health Records, and Outlook programs.
* Soft Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to interact with service recipients of diverse social, cultural, and economic groups, and ability to remain calm, focused, and helpful under stress.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide nursing care that supports patients in treatment and recovery.
* Administer medications in adherence to institutional policies and federal/state regulatory standards.
* Monitor the transfer of controlled substances and supplies to and from the clinic/MMU.
* Maintain the medication dispensing unit to ensure efficient and accurate dispensing.
* Assess patient for signs of altered mental status prior to dispensing medication and assess patient for medication side effects. Communicates, as needed, with the prescribing professional.
* Provide health teaching and counseling to patients.
* Document and maintain patient medical records in compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
* Collaborate with community partners to ensure coordinated patient care and appropriate discharge planning.
* Collect and report data related to admissions, discharges, daily services, etc.
* Responsible for ordering, delivery, tracking and monitoring of all controlled substances.
* Responsible for ensuring all reports required by organization and regulatory agencies are complete, accurate, secured and readily available for review.
* In collaboration with the Director of Nursing ensures adequate MMU nursing coverage.
* Makes recommendations on matters concerning the physical plant operations, workflow and resources.
* Attends seminars and trainings to further professional development.
* Performs any additional duties, tasks and responsibilities that may be assigned, as needed.
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