Psychiatric Nurse Supervisor

Horizon House Careers • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Horizon House is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Supervisor in its Behavioral Health Services division, RTFA. The position assists team members in coordinating program participants’ behavioral and physical health care needs and supervises LPN and RN nursing staff. The supervisor receives general direction from the Director and provides supervision to RTFA nursing staff.

The role maintains medical and behavioral health histories and ongoing treatment records, reviews charts at least weekly, participates in team meetings, monitors medication, and helps coordinate health care needs and appointments. It also maintains nursing schedules and ensures nursing coverage for RTFA programs. The position requires availability for scheduled emergency on-call service, local travel, and possible crisis intervention, including managing aggression.

Requirements

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Prior experience working in community mental health and/or substance abuse treatment settings.
• Knowledge of psychiatric clinical and psychosocial rehabilitation practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good written and computer skills.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Team-oriented.
• Available for scheduled emergency on-call service.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Able to travel locally.
• Scheduling flexibility and possible on-call work are necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist team members in coordinating program participants’ behavioral and physical health care needs.
• Provide direct supervision to RTFA LPN and RN staff and delegate work assignments as appropriate.
• Maintain records of medical and behavioral health history and ongoing medical and treatment records.
• Review charts at least once per week to confirm medical needs have been met and documentation meets applicable standards.
• Attend team meetings to review medications, emergency intervention plans, response to treatment, health care needs, and appointment scheduling.
• Monitor participants’ medication.
• Verify insurance coverage with insurance companies and pharmacies as needed.
• Assist the psychiatrist with prior authorizations as needed.
• Consult with and assist team members in developing and implementing health care needs and goals identified in individual recovery plans.
• Maintain nursing schedules for RTFA programs and ensure nursing coverage as indicated in program descriptions.
• Provide scheduled emergency on-call service as needed.
• Travel locally and, when necessary, participate in crisis intervention in emergency situations, including managing aggression.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Generous paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Voluntary tax-sheltered annuity.
• Transit benefit program.
• Opportunities for advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed