Registered Nurse (RN) - PT Day Shift

Horizon House Careers•Claymont, DE

About The Position

Horizon House is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its ACT Case Management team in Claymont, Delaware. The nurse coordinates program participants’ behavioral and physical health care, supports recovery planning, maintains an assigned caseload, and monitors medication and treatment needs. The role includes local travel, including transporting participants, and may involve crisis intervention and reporting to work during emergencies or inclement weather. The position is part-time, with a two-day business work week and a day schedule of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The first four workdays require in-person orientation, Monday through Thursday, at the Philadelphia location; mileage reimbursement is available. Scheduling flexibility and possible on-call work are necessary.

Requirements

Board-certified Registered Nurse licensed in Delaware, or participating in the Nursing Licensure Compact that includes Delaware.
Ability to establish supportive, trusting relationships with people with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect participant rights and personal treatment preferences.
Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse systems and supports.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to perform physical activities including lifting, carrying, holding, kneeling, stacking, stooping, reaching, and bending.
Scheduling flexibility and availability for possible on-call work.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing.
Registered nurse with a Mental Health Certification from the American Nurses Association.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the behavioral and physical health care needs of program participants.
Assist with developing, implementing, evaluating, and revising recovery plans in collaboration with participants and assigned staff.
Maintain a caseload of assigned ACT/ICM participants and complete assigned paperwork in a timely manner.
Assess participants’ mental health symptoms on an ongoing basis and respond according to recovery plans.
Educate and supervise participants in self-administration of medication.
Ensure annual review of participants’ physical condition and assist with access to and encourage compliance with treatment for identified physical problems.
Consult with community agencies and families as a liaison to coordinate care in the treatment process.
Monitor medication and document participant compliance, medication efficacy, and reported side effects.
Travel locally, including transporting participants.
Provide crisis intervention in emergency situations when required.