Psychiatric Nurse Job at Horizon House, Philadelphia, PA

  • Horizon House
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

This position provides community-based supports to individuals in compliance with the Agency service contract and policies and procedures. Approximately 75% of work is done in the community. The selected candidate does home based visitations and interacts with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that participants receive individualized services designed to meet their needs and to help them successfully maintain housing and accomplish their recovery goals.

S ome of the responsibilities include the following:
  • Coordinate the behavioral and physical health care needs of service participants.
  • Monitor participant's medication and provide psychiatric nursing services consistent with physician orders and standard nursing practices.
  • Participate as a member of a focused team which provides Assertive Community Treatment services to ensure that service participants reach their maximum level of functioning in the community. Approximately 75% of the work is in the community.
  • Complete health and biopsychosocial assessments for every active participant.
  • Consult with team members regarding development and implementation of the health care needs and goals. Coordinate with team members routine medical, vision, lab and dental appointments. Ensure a mechanism for reporting and follow-up results.
  • Consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process.
  • Maintain a record of medical history and on-going medical and treatment records. Service documentation must be submitted in a timely fashion.
Requirements:
  • Board Certified Licensed RN in the State of PA.
  • Prior experience in servicing community mental health facilities and their psychiatric needs.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of psychiatric, clinical and psychosocial rehabilitation practices.
  • Understanding of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model of service.
  • Must be able to communicate both verbally and in written form with every level of the behavioral health system and maintain effective professional relationships with associates in the Agency/community at large.
  • Very strong organization and analytical skills.
  • Must be available for local travel; valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required.
Scope:
  • Frequent talking and listening.
  • Light lifting or carrying not to exceed 25 lbs.
  • May require verbal crisis intervention assistance in emergency situations.
  • Must be available for scheduled emergency on-call service and will be required to carry a mobile phone during regularly scheduled on-call service.
  • As essential personnel, may be required to report to work during emergencies including inclement weather.
  • It is agreed and understood that the employee shall not be liable for events or for crisis in which the employee is not personally and actively involved.

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including: medical & dental, (9) nine paid holidays, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plan, voluntary tax sheltered annuity, transit benefit program, opportunities for advancement and more.

Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer #TLR

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Tags

Contract work, Local area, Work from home

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