Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Washington, PA 15301

Overview

Position Type Full Time

Description

Comprehensive Benefits Package • Tuition Discounts • Career Advancement

The CARE Center, Inc.

Full-Time

Washington, PA

Overall Function:

Provides professional nursing and/or psychotherapy to Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team services.

Essential Functions:

• Provides physician-directed medication checks to clients and educates consumers and families regarding psychiatric medication treatment services.
• Maintains close contact with program supervisor and medical director, reporting any reactions to medications, any changes in physical/emotional condition and reporting observations.
• Maintains appropriate documentation of clinical and statistical records; completes re-certifications and medical information forms and maintains records of medications.
• Assumes a lead role in responding to emergency situations, when necessary.
• Serves as a member of the Community Treatment Team or Assertive Community treatment Team as well as the after hours on call rotation.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment/service plans for CTT/ACT consumers using various therapeutic methodologies, maintaining a direct service level of 75% minimum time.
• Participates in case conferences with all levels of psychiatric and clinical staff, individually and in supervisor staff meetings.
• Initiates appropriate Intra and Interagency contact to facilitate consumer care.
• Prepares, maintains and submits all assigned case records, charts, reports, forms and other required documentation in a professional and timely manner.
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or successful completion of a Registered Nurse program from an accredited School of Nursing with two years' 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 same.
• Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal health care program.
• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
• Ability to transport oneself and/or clients in an insured vehicle, as program or client needs dictate.
• Ability to observe client's behavior and keep accurate and detailed charts and records.

Available 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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