Per-diem RN
St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers
Saranac Lake, New York
Still listed, seen 2 weeks ago · Posted Aug 26
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Behavioral Health
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in New York is $40/hr, across 878 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers
Location: Inpatient Facility - Saranac Lake, NY Position available: Per-diem RN
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Pay Rate: $45.00/hour
Position
Summary
Provides medical and nursing services to clients. Assists clinical staff in monitoring residents and facility for safety and compliance with SJRC rules and regulations.
Education and Training: N. Y. S. Licensed Practical Nurse and CPR certified or Registered Nurse.
Experience and Knowledge: Knowledge of current medical/nursing skills consistent with the requirements of the NYS Education Department relevant to Licensed Practical or Registered Nursing. Knowledge of modern principles and practices of alcohol and chemical dependency programs and treatment services.
Essential
Duties
- Provides nursing/medical services to clients.
- Responds to medical emergencies including facilitation of transfer to hospital via rescue squad or SJRC van.
- Responsible for medical/nursing keys during shift.
- Adheres to Pharmacy Services Policy in its entirety, inclusive of controlled substance policy, procedures and monitor.
- Documents medical information through clinical log book and email system.
- Conducts and interprets comprehensive nursing assessments and mental status exam.
- Reports and records any medical/nursing issues to senior medical staff to allow for accurate progress notes and revisions to the treatment plan.
- Assists with the provision of education, risk education, counseling and referral services to all patients regarding HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases, and other communicable diseases.
- Assists with the education of residents and staff regarding psycho-tropic medications, potential side effects and related medical concerns.
- Actively participates in meetings, committees and quality assurance activities.
- Responsible for additional duties as may be assigned by the Senior Nurse.
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Requirements
- RN
- LPN
- Nursing policy compliance
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- Patient progress tracking
- Client assessment in therapy
- Disease prevention
- Medication safety and administration compliance
- Addiction Medicine
Place
- City
- Saranac Lake, New York
- Median rent
- $853/mo
- Local household income
- $61,967/yr
- State price level
- 8% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
New York index 107.9, where 100 is the national average.
Saranac Lake offers a serene Adirondack Mountain retreat for nurses seeking a four-season outdoor lifestyle. Nestled among pristine lakes near Lake Flower and the High Peaks, this tight-knit village blends rustic charm with a historic downtown. It's an ideal setting for those who crave nature and tranquility between shifts.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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About the employer
You walk into a 67-bed gender-inclusive inpatient campus in Saranac Lake where people stay 28 to 90 days for substance use and co-occurring mental health care. The same grounds hold an OASAS-licensed Veterans and First Responders residential program, with outpatient…
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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?