Registered Nurse

Position Summary

East House is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to supporting individuals on their journey to recovery. We provide comprehensive services including residential support counseling peer support and community outreach to empower individuals to overcome mental health and substance use disorders and lead fulfilling lives. Our mission is to foster a supportive

environment that promotes healing and long-term recovery.

The Registered Nurse (RN) oversees medication management compliance and staff training across all licensed programs. This includes ensuring policies are up-to-date regulatory standards are met and new hires and current staff receive proper training and ongoing in-services.

In compliance with NYSs Pay Transparency Act the salary range for this position is listed above. East

House considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position

candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer equity as well as market

and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may

require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer

made is contingent on satisfactory results as determined by Human Resources.

Responsibilities

Compliance & Training Oversight

Lead medication management compliance across programs.

Update policies procedures and manuals to reflect current regulations.

Provide training for new hires and ongoing in-services for staff.

Engage in regulatory trainings to ensure an effective medication management program.

Documentation & Compliance

Review medication sheets to ensure programs are maintaining accurate medical records.

Ensure compliance with HIPAA and OASAS/ OMH regulatory standards for medication management.

Participate in quality improvement activities including training committee and incident review committee.

Professional Development

Stay current with best practices in nursing and behavioral health.

Engage in ongoing learning and contribute to team-based care.

Note: This job description may not cover all job duties and is subject to change without notice. Job duties responsibilities and/or activities may change at any time with or without notice.

COMPETENCIES

Alignment with East House Values

Humanistic Collaborative Optimistic Progressive Integrity.

Represents the organization professionally and aligns with its mission.

Performs work with integrity and in compliance with established processes procedures and regulations.

Accountability

Takes responsibility for all work activities and personal actions.

Follows through on commitments; implements decisions that have been agreed upon.

Maintains confidentiality with sensitive information.

Acknowledges and learns from mistakes without blaming others.

Recognizes the impact of ones behavior on others.

Commitment to Belonging Respect and Building a Supportive Community

Values and appreciates the unique backgrounds experiences and perspectives of every individual.

Actively includes others in conversations and decision-making fostering connections by learning about others interests and celebrating achievements to make individuals feel valued.

Listening without judgment communicating and interacting politely and civilly and acknowledging others contributions to show appreciation and build trust.

Offering help encouraging collaboration and creating safe spaces where everyone feels comfortable sharing ideas and concerns.

Working Conditions/Work Environment

Traditional office or household environment.

Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required for training or compliance reviews.

Occasionally subjected to pressure due to time demands.

Position requires frequent travel in Monroe County and some in the surrounding counties.

Physical/Mental Demands

Job frequently requires sitting handling objects and paperwork work with a computer and communicating with others both verbally and in written format.

Job involves occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs. walking standing and reaching.

Finger dexterity to a level that allows the ability to operate a telephone and computer keyboard.

Hearing needed to a level that enables one to hear normal conversation.

Visual requirements to the level of being able to read documents and a computer screen.

Ability to read and interpret policies procedures and various other information.

Ability to maintain emotional control under stressful situations.

Reasonable Accommodation

East House provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the

Rehabilitation Act the Americans with Disabilities Act the New York Human Rights Law or similar

applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring

process please contact the Human Resources office at or email your request to Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

EEO Statement

East House provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the

basis of race color creed age marital status sex gender religion sexual orientation gender

identity gender expression national origin veteran status or disability or any other protected

statuses in its hiring promotions and other employment activities

Qualifications

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

Licensed and currently registered as a Registered Nurse (RN) in New York State

Behavioral health experience preferred

Strong knowledge of medication management and health regulations

Excellent communication and training skills Required Education and Experience:

Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing required.

Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience preferably in behavioral health substance use or community-based settings.

Experience with medication administration and regulatory compliance (OMH/OASAS preferred).

Strong communication organizational and teaching/training skills.

Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and Microsoft Office Suite.