Registered Nurse

Location: Hartsdale, NY
Posted: 2026-07-22

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<div>Overview:Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is an award-winning, nonprofit, nonsectarian human services organization founded in 1943. Today, WJCS is the largest provider of licensed outpatient community behavioral health services and one of the largest human service agencies in Westchester County. Through innovative programs, compassionate care, and a commitment to excellence, we serve more than 20,000 individuals of all ages and backgrounds each year. We are currently seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join our outpatient CCBHC team in Hartsdale. The RN plays a critical role in ensuring the coordination of services related to medical conditions, screening/monitoring patients for gaps in preventative services, and physical health conditions related to behavioral health conditions and their co-morbidities. The RN provides screening and monitoring of key health indicators and health risks, as well as clinical monitoring for adverse effects of medications, including monitoring for metabolic syndrome and movement abnormalities. The RN will consult with other team members and coordinate care between the psychiatric staff and clinical team. The RN will utilize evidence-based practices and practice within a trauma-informed and person-centered approach. The salary range for this full-time position is $80,000 - $90,000. <span style='color: rgb(38, 35, 33); font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;' data-pasted="true">Additionally, there are supplemental income opportunities. Responsibilities:As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:<ul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Oversee coordination of care for physical health and wellness, including providing referrals to community providers, scheduling appointments, and liaising with medical providers to obtain records.</li><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Provide and supervise psychiatric nursing support throughout the agency including but not limited to Article 31 and 32 CCBHC clinics, OnTrackNY, and supporting psychiatric services for group home residents.</li><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Maintain medical equipment up to date, and follow a regular preventive maintenance schedule which includes: cleaning, calibrating, inspecting, and replacing worn parts as needed.</li><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Completion of prior authorizations as needed for specific medications and assist with completion as needed.</li><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Ensure that electronic health records are up to date with lab results and medical reports from outside facilities.</li><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Manage triage system/issues as they arise including managing medication refill requests.</li><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Arranging for physical examinations of clients who have not had one within one year prior to program admission, scheduling appointments, and liaising with medical providers to obtain records. </li><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Acts as Health Coordinator for the program, providing health education, risk reduction, counseling, and referral service to all clients, specifically HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases, and other communicable diseases. </li><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Coordinate, administer and monitor usage of prescribed MAT/MOUD therapies.</li><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Conduct toxicology testing, as needed.</li><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Collaborate with the prescriber on medication refills.</li><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Coordinate and monitor usage of prescribed psychiatric medication such as clozapine (obtaining lab results, reviewing them, and faxing prescriptions) and administration of medications via intramuscular and subcutaneous injections as needed. according to Rx order(s) as documented in EHR.</li><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Follow the established agency policies and maintain appropriate professional standards. </li><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Ensure client engagement in health and wellness practices, as well as chronic disease management, to reduce hospitalizations and improve quality of life. </li><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Coordinate care with outside pharmacies and providers.</li></ul> Requirements:We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:<div style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><ul style="margin-bottom:0in;list-style-type: disc;"><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Bachelors degree in Nursing and be actively licensed in New York State in good standing.</li><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Computer knowledge and ability to document in an electronic health record is required.</li><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Cleared by NYS Justice Center through fingerprinting for a Criminal History Records search.</li><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Cleared by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs Staff Exclusion List (SEL) and the New York State.</li><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.</li><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Experience in behavioral health.</li><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Deep understanding family systems based on diversity of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.</li><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Experience with and understanding of various evidence-based models and theories pertaining to psycho-education, motivational interviewing, serious mental illness and recovery.</li><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Extensive knowledge of mental health, substance use, family support services, and community resources.</li><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Use of Motivational Interviewing, recovery and trauma-informed approaches when delivering services.</li><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;'>Reliable, efficient, and able to work independently and understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality.</li></ul></div> What WJCS has to offer you:In addition to meaningful work and a supportive team environment, we offer a competitive benefits package, including:<ul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); background: white;'>Generous paid time off</li><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); background: white;'>Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)</li><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); background: white;'>403(b) Plan and an Agency-Paid Pension Plan</li><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); background: white;'>Ongoing Professional Development and Training</li><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); background: white;'>Employee Assistance Program</li><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); background: white;'>Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements</li><li style='margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); background: white;'>Disability and life insurance</li><li style='margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); background: white;'>Staff appreciation events and employee mental health and wellness initiatives</li></ul> WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</div>

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