Part-time bilingual (Spanish) RN
Mental Health Providers of Western Queens, Inc.
Woodside, NY
- Eligibility
- General
- Hours a week
- 10 hrs a week
- Unit
- Psych
Posted Jun 18
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 10 hours
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Clinic
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
About this role
*About Us*
Mental Health Providers of Western Queens, Inc. has proudly served the Queens community for over 40 years, providing high-quality, community-based outpatient psychotherapy and psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults. Our services are delivered across three clinic locations and sixteen public school-based satellite clinics.
*Position Overview*
The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide clinical and administrative support across our Sunnyside and Woodside clinic locations. This role includes completing pre-authorizations, supporting clozapine (REMS) processes, coordinating laboratory testing, monitoring patient health, administering injectable medications, and assisting the psychiatrist in delivering comprehensive care.
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Our clinics operate Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
*Job Summary*
We are seeking a part-time, bilingual (Spanish-speaking) Registered Nurse (RN) for approximately 10 hours per week. The RN will perform pre-authorizations, manage clozapine-related processes, coordinate lab work, provide health monitoring, administer injectables, and support psychiatric services.
*Key Responsibilities*
- Provide health education and guidance to support patients’ medical and physical well-being
- Work with individuals to improve health outcomes through lifestyle changes and treatment adherence
- Encourage healthy habits, including nutrition, exercise, and medication compliance
- Monitor and assess conditions such as hypertension, obesity, and medication side effects
- Assist patients in setting health goals and developing care plans
- Coordinate referrals to Primary Care Providers (PCPs) and other healthcare professionals
- Support psychiatrists and Nurse Practitioners (NPPs) with pre-authorizations
- Administer long-acting injectable medications as prescribed (e.g., every 4 weeks)
- Order, track, and follow up on laboratory tests; communicate results to providers
- Assist physicians with clinical documentation as needed
- Connect patients to community resources and supportive services
- Collaborate with care management and administrative teams to ensure efficient, patient-centered care
- Support integration of primary care and behavioral health in treatment planning
*Schedule *
- *Part-Time:* 10 hours per week
- *
Schedule
- Evening hours; shifts begin after 3:00 PM
*Qualifications*
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the New York State Education Department
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
- Experience in outpatient, community health, or behavioral health settings preferred
- Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $45.00 per hour
Medical Specialty
- Psychiatry
Physical Setting
- Clinic
Language
- Spanish fluently (Required)
License/
Certification
- NYS RN (Required)
Ability to Commute
- Woodside, NY 11377 (Required)
Ability to Relocate
- Woodside, NY 11377: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Requirements
- NYS RN
Place
- City
- Woodside, NY
- State price level
- 8% above the national average
New York index 107.9, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
How this role fits you
About the employer
Mental Health Providers of Western Queens, Inc. (MHPWQ) is a community-based outpatient mental health organization founded over 30 years ago, serving the Western Queens community. The organization operates three large mental health clinics in Sunnyside, Woodside, and Jackson Heights, and…
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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