Mental Health Nurse

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As a Non-Secure Detention RN at Berkshire Farms Center and Services for Youth, you will be responsible for the overall health and wellness of the youth entering the facility, including but not limited to completing a health history, facilitating initial physical exams/necessary laboratory tests, and providing treatment of all health conditions. The goal of the position is to provide nursing services, treatment, and continuity of care for all youth in conjunction with other practitioners to ensure health needs are addressed in a timely manner.

Job Responsibilities

• Providing mental health centered nursing to children with significant mental health issues
• Case management of up to 8 youth at a time including reviewing intake packets and assessing and implementing medical care management plan and transporting youth to/from initial physical appointments
• Providing health assessments, outreach, and referrals with other care providers to ensure all health needs are met
• Medication Management including documenting and administering medications, ordering medications as needed
• Providing youth with educational support regarding healthy lifestyles and habits
• Communicating with medical providers via telehealth who provide medical oversight and support to the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Oversight of meal planning to ensure adequate, nutritional and balanced diets for the youth
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of basic nursing, health promotion, disease prevention and nutrition, including federal and state rules and regulations, safety principles and infection control
• Must possess New York State Registered Professional Nurse's license

Job Requirements

• Need to have:




• Minimum of an Associate's Degree in Nursing; Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
• Experience with mental health trauma within adolescent populations
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience preferred
• Experience with medical assessments
• A current, valid driver's license is required. Local and regional travel is required daily
• Ability to be flexible with schedule (evening hours may occasionally be required)
• MS office Skills required




• Nice to have:




• Experience dealing with adolescents is preferred
• Experience dealing with mental health issues/psychiatric disorders is a plus

Benefits we offer:

• Affordable Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Low-Cost Dental & Vision Coverage
• Employer Funded Health Reimbursement
• Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Dependent Care Spending Accounts (DCA
• Supplemental, Voluntary Insurance Options. Including Disability, Life, Accident & Wellness
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Options, Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Staff Recognition Programs
• Company Seasonal Events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Workplace Wellness Initiatives
• Weekly Pay
• 403(b) Retirement Program with Employer Contribution & Match
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts and Memberships
• Business casual dress-scrubs not required!

Pay & Schedule

• Up to $82,000 annually, commensurate on experience.
• Monday - Friday from 8am-4pm, flexible schedule available.
• Early evening hours may be occasionally required.
• NO on call hours!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.

As a federal contractor, Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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