RN - Behavioral Health Emergency Room Detox Triage


East Meadow, NY


Salary: $84,952/yr


We are NuHealth! Our goal is to make culturally sensitive health care more affordable and accessible on Long Island. Located in East Meadow, Nassau University Medical Center is the only public safety-net hospital and community health care provider in Nassau County. We are a Level I Trauma Center and a 530-bed teaching hospital.


We are seeking a well-qualified

RN to work in the Emergency Room Detox Triage.


In this role, you will:


  • Monitor vital signs and medication administration for patients pending transfer to Detox or Rehab.
  • Perform comprehensive admission assessments and screen patients for contraband during admission to Detox and Rehab.
  • Assess patients' suitable level of care considering psychiatric and medical comorbidities in collaboration with Rehab and Detox resident physicians.
  • Monitor, document, and communicate with the team if any patient reports side effects from withdrawal medications.
  • Update the physician daily on all patients seen and coordinate patient care with the physician.
  • Coordinate with the admission team to admit to the Detox Unit.


Minimum Qualifications:


  • Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse training program.
  • Current NYS RN License.
  • Experience in addiction nursing with a strong preference for detox experience.


We offer medical, dental, life insurance, NYS Pension Plan and other excellent benefits.


For immediate consideration, please apply now!


An EOE m/f/d/v.


Job Type: Full-time


Pay: $84,952.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan


Work Location: In person

Salary

Yearly based

Location

NY , United States NY, United States

Job Overview
Job Posted:
1 month ago
Job Expire:
2 weeks from now
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Role
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