Psychiatric Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose:
· To coordinate the behavioral and physical health care needs of service participants.
· To monitor participant’s medication and provide psychiatric nursing services consistent with physician orders and standard nursing practices.
· To 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.
Supervision Received:
· Receives individual and group supervision from the Lead Psychiatric Nurse. May receive medical direction from the staff psychiatrist.
Supervision Exercised:
· N/A
Qualifications:
· 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, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer #TLR #zrat