Registered Nurse
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides medication management, intakes, individual sessions, medication inventory, and other nursing duties. The role includes physician-directed counseling and education for clients and families to support effective follow-up services, as well as professional nursing and/or psychotherapy community treatment team services. The nurse monitors patient progress and physical and emotional condition, maintains clinical and statistical records and medication records, and coordinates with program supervisors, physicians, and other medical professionals. The position may take a lead role in emergency response and includes duties necessary to support patient safety, quality treatment, and program operations. The nurse must follow applicable laws, regulations, ethical and confidentiality standards, and agency policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing or successful completion of a Registered Nurse program from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Two years of experience in a psychiatric health care setting.
- Current and valid R.N. licensure to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- ANA certification in Psychiatric or Community Health nursing, or eligibility for the same.
- Successfully obtain Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
- Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care program.
- Ability to transport oneself and/or clients in an insured vehicle as program or client needs dictate.
- Ability to observe client behavior and maintain accurate, detailed charts and records.
Responsibilities
- Provide physician-directed counseling to clients and educate families to develop effective follow-up services.
- Provide professional nursing and/or psychotherapy community treatment team services.
- Maintain contact with the program supervisor and medical doctor, reporting medication reactions, changes in physical or emotional condition, and other observations.
- Maintain clinical and statistical documentation; complete recertifications and medical information forms; and maintain medication records.
- Monitor patient progress and submit monitoring reports and recommendations.
- Serve as a patient advocate and coordinate with appropriate medical professionals as required by the patient's needs and treatment.
- Perform related duties as necessary to ensure patient safety, quality treatment, and successful program operation.
- Take a lead role in responding to emergency situations when necessary.
- Adhere to applicable policies, laws, regulations, codes of ethics, confidentiality requirements, and agency procedures.
Benefits
- Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.
- Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
- Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Generous time off for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
