Are you ready to join a dynamic team of dedicated values-based leaders and professionals who are committed to creating a healthy, addiction-free world?
As a Nurse-RN at Phoenix House, you will provide clinical leadership and oversight of nursing services, ensuring the safe, compliant, and effective delivery of medical care to clients. You will also be responsible for supervising medication administration processes, conducting comprehensive nursing assessments, coordinating care across disciplines, and serving as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing and program staff.
If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply. Be part of something bigger — help us build a healthier, addiction-free future together.
***Phoenix House of NY is proudly offering 100% employer-paid medical insurance for all eligible employees and their dependents!***
Phoenix House of New York | Long Island is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome substance use disorders and achieve lasting recovery. We provide treatment, housing, and support services for our clients and their families. Our core values— Integrity, Compassion, Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward Thinking —guide our approach, ensuring each person receives evidence-based care that promotes dignity and wellness. By upholding these values, we empower people to rebuild their lives with hope, accountability, and support.
At Phoenix House, we recognize that in today’s economic climate, stability and support matter more than ever. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to care for you as a whole person—supporting your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Here are some of our perks:
Paid vacation, sick time, personal and wellness time
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for those who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week
Pet insurance, legal support, and other supplemental insurance
A generous tuition reimbursement program
Competitive wages and more...
You will have responsibilities including but not limited to:
Provide clinical leadership and guidance to nursing staff to ensure safe, ethical, and compliant nursing practice
Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and/or Medical Assistants/Medical Technicians and/ per-diem staff, delegating responsibilities in accordance with scope of practice.
Conduct nursing assessments for new admissions and ongoing clinical reassessments as indicated
Perform medication reconciliation on admission and as clinically required.
Oversee and document client self-administration of medications in the electronic medical record (EMR)
Review, transcribe, and clarify medication orders in collaboration with prescribing providers
Provide medication and health education to clients and staff monthly and as needed
Facilitate client health education seminars monthly and as needed
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant nursing documentation in the EMR
Maintain inventory of client medications, OTC medications, and medical supplies
At least three years related experience
Qualified by training, education, and experience in providing nursing care for chemically addicted patients and patients withdrawing from alcohol and or drugs
Proficiency in nursing assessments
Proficiency in medication reconciliation
Administration of subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
EKG proficiency
Proficiency in transcribing medication orders to the pharmacy and or the EMR
Obtain and document vital signs and escalate accordingly
Oversee the self-administration of medications in a safe manner
Knowledge and adherence to universal precautions
Narcan Administration
Computer proficiency
Customer service and satisfaction
Professional conduct
Communication and Team Work
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
Frequently required to sit, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
