Mobile Team Nurse

Concern Housing is seeking a Mobile Team Nurse to be responsible for providing oversight and monitoring of the health care needs of residents being served in the MRST East catchment area. The Mobile Team Nurse may provide education regarding medications, medical conditions and related provider recommendations and will provide providing linkage with appropriate resources for evaluation, treatment and need for on-going medical services. Nursing services are provided to clients in their homes in the Eastern Suffolk catchment area. Position : Mobile Team Nurse Location : Middle Island, NY Schedule : Monday - Friday; 9am - 5pm Salary : $66,300 / yr. Duties and Responsibilities : - Overall assessment of client welfare and appropriate intervention and follow-up as needed. Crisis intervention (including 24 / 7- emergency coverage.) . - Monitoring medical conditions and compliance with medical provider instruction. - Monitoring medication compliance, and providing assistance to residents who are struggling to manage their medication regimen. If appropriate, assess and help prepare clients to monitor and take their medications independently. - Provision of education and resource information regarding medication and medical and mental health disorders. - Provision of individual counseling and support services related to physical wellbeing. - Timely submission of progress notes, assessments and other relevant documentation in compliance with department and agency standards. - Assistance to medical appointments to ensure that client and medial provider have clear communication and understanding of the clients' needs. - On-going collaborative communication with medication prescribers, medical service providers, case managers, etc. - Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings. Requirements : Current NYS License and registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Minimum of two years experience working with people with mental health disabilities. This individual must have good verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to make sound judgments regarding client care. Click here to apply : Keywords : social work, human services, mental health, nursing