Triage Nurse at Passavant Memorial Homes Pennsylvania

Passavant Memorial Homes is one of the foremost, consumer-focused providers of support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needs. The mission of Passavant Memorial Homes is to empower individuals to live successfully in the community. Our team of professionals have been dedicated to promoting choice and independence for individuals with intellectual disabilities for more than 120 years. Throughout our history, we have continuously focused on ensuring the highest quality support and providing a variety of opportunities for our employees to develop and advance. Passavant Memorial Homes is currently seeking a responsible, caring, and dedicated person to fill the full-time Triage Nurse position under the direct supervision of the Program Operations Director for Children's and Specialized Adult Residential Programs.The Triage Nurse will perform selected nursing acts in the care of the individuals Passavant Memorial Homes serves in a safe, competent, and humane manner, and will report to work in-office at the Harmar location.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRIAGE NURSE:

Perform clinical nursing skills, with knowledge and understanding of fundamentals. On-site monitoring of the community residential settings as required. Monitor staff completion of new medication orders and documentation. Provide on-going assessment and planning to assure health needs are met. Administer injections as needed (i.e. Depo-Provera shots, Hepatitis B vaccines, TDap Boosters). Complete dietary in-service for specialized diets and send to community homes. Filing of labs, physicians orders, consults and other paperwork relative to consumers. Communicate daily with hospital staff and provide updates to the Clinical Services Director and Regional Program Directors. Complete other duties as assigned by the Clinical Services Director.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE TRIAGE NURSE:

Graduate of an accredited school of professional and/or practical nursing, with a current license by examination from the State of Pennsylvania, required. Valid PA Driver’s License, required. An understanding of the Intellectual Disabilities field, preferred. One (1) to two (2) years’ experience in medical/surgical or geriatric nursing, preferred. PASSAVANT MEMORIAL HOMES OFFERS A VARIETY OF BENEFITS INCLUDING: Competitive Wages: $76,500annually Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage Generous PTO package 401K Retirement Plan Dynamic and Supportive Work Environment Career Development and Advancement Opportunities Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PMHFOS prohibits discrimination in any employment action; in admissions, referrals, operations, or delivery of services against individuals because of their race (to include hair type, hair texture, or hair style), color, religious creed (to include all aspects of religious observances and practice, as well as belief), disability, ancestry, national origin (including limited English proficiency), age (40 and over), sex (to include pregnancy status, childbirth status, breastfeeding status, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex), genetic information, marital status, membership in volunteer emergency responder organization, victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, family care responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, and retaliation for initiating a complaint of discrimination or opposing or participating in the investigation of a discriminatory practice. Visit our Compliance page for more information. PMHFOS is dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination policies in all aspects of employment. PMHFOS celebrates diversity and has a no-tolerance policy for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We value the unique skills, background, and experience of all of our employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Comunidade Metodista