Are you a recent, soon-to-be graduate or an established nurse who is looking to work in the mental health or addiction field? Apply and start your career as an RN, today!
“One of the things that I love about Horizon is actually witnessing the change in patients. I have been fortunate to watch the positive transition from admission to discharge. I have saved every letter, drawing and thank you…these are the things that truly show you that you’ve made an impact.”
-Hollie W., Registered Nurse
What will my day look like?
Don’t worry! We will train you on all of the below items and can promise you a day filled with teamwork, collaboration and a sense of fulfillment!
Here is the nitty gritty about what you’ll do in this role…
- Assist medical providers with medication management and integration appointments
- Complete medical assessments
- Provide education to patients that includes teaching preventative health and wellness to promote optimal health
- Provide health education for comorbid conditions to our patient population
- Provide education on smoking cessation
- Perform touchless searches, supervised toxicologies and participate in room searches
- Other duties as defined by the RN Manager
Why start your nursing career with Horizon?
Horizon offers a unique nursing experience that incorporates a medical, behavioral, psychological and holistic approach to patient care. Our residential setting allows you witness a patient’s recovery journey over several months and truly get to know them. And, our residential team is more like one big family, not just coworkers!
Oh, and can’t forget about…
- All-encompassing courses and trainings
- Career growth and ongoing professional development opportunities
- Amazing company culture and team building (We like to have fun, can you blame us?)
- Student loan assistance. Horizon partners with Peanut Butter, a company that will assist you with paying off your students loans each month. After one year of joining you will have been able to pay off an extra $600!
- And more!
What has prepared me for this opportunity?
Besides all of the all-nighters and cramming for exams or for those nurses who have worked countless hours in the field…
- Valid New York State Registered Professional Nurse License along with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited University
Location
Conveniently located on Elm Street in downtown Buffalo, Terrace House is a 68-bed facility offering stabilization and medically-supervised detox treatment. We provide twenty-four hour care to adult men and women who need support, counseling, observation, nursing and medical care to achieve initial stabilization from drug and/or alcohol withdrawal.
Hours
Terrace House is a 24/7/365 facility so we have a variety of shifts to consider that best meet your needs. This position would be part time; Friday and Saturday from 8:30 p.m.- 9:00 a.m. This shift comes with an extra benefit! You’ll earn an additional 15% shift differential for your work hours that fall between the hours of 7pm-7am!
Qualifications
Education
Required
Associates or better in Nursing.
Preferred
Bachelors or better in Nursing.
Experience
Required
Must have excellent computer and communication skills.
Preferred
Experience in working with individuals seeking behavioral health and addiction treatment in inpatient and detox programs preferred.
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Registered Nurse
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor 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)