RN

Apis Services Inc•Reading, PA

5h•$35 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Children’s Home of Reading is seeking an experienced RN to provide nursing care to our patients with a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude to foster a supportive and therapeutic environment. Join Our Team in Caring for the needs of Children and Families in crisis and preparing them for success in life, thereby strengthening the Quality of Life in the Communities we serve. For more than 140 years, The Children’s Home of Reading has been a pillar of hope, transforming the lives of at-risk children and families. What began as a heartfelt effort by compassionate citizens to shelter just six children has grown into a vital lifeline—now, as CHOR Youth and Family Services, reaching over 4,000 children, adults, and families through more than 35 specialized residential, educational, and community-based programs last year alone. We realized by aligning with the legacy agencies of Community Prevention Partnership, Edison Court, Safeguards and PA Forensics as CHOR YFS, we believe that real change happens when we work together. We’re Better Together, and that’s why we’re looking for compassionate, dedicated, driven and responsible individuals to join our team. Here, you won’t just work—you’ll mentor, guide, and uplift those who need it most. You’ll take on meaningful responsibilities while growing both personally and professionally. We support our team through comprehensive training and a collaborative environment where every contribution matters, and for our full-time employees we have a great benefits package. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking for a place to make a real impact, CHOR YFS provides the support, resources, and mission-driven work that turns passion into purpose. Be a part of something bigger. Join CHOR YFS today—because we’re truly better together.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing and licensed to practice nursing in the State of Pennsylvania.
Clinical experience working with emotionally challenged children/adolescents preferred.
At least three (3) written references that demonstrate past educational and/or employment experience.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Successful completion of core development orientation program.
PA Act 33/34/73 clearances and Proof of Exclusions
Pre-employment physical from a licensed physician (after conditional job offer) verifying person has no communicable diseases or physical conditions that might endanger the health and safety of children or prevent the person from performing essential job responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience working with emotionally challenged children/adolescents preferred.

Responsibilities

Understands and uses properly the channels of organization in The Children's Home of Reading: intradepartmental and interdepartmental.
Clinical leadership skills and ability to relate well with professionals across all disciplines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good use of clinical interventions with clients across diverse cultures/backgrounds.
Ability to assess, interpret and effectively document data specifically related to the care of children/adolescents.
Ability to discern underlying dynamics and issues beyond dysfunctional behaviors.
Ability to evaluate strengths as well as illnesses in the diagnostic process.
Ability to administer leadership with nursing and program staff and productively evaluate the mentoring effects.
Responsible for medication administration, including the documentation in medical administration record and reporting of medication errors.
Ensure notifications are made to internal team members regarding client's medication and dosage changes.
Updates, organizes and maintains client files.