Immediate Care Nurse LPN/RN

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Mental Health Technician to join our team. This role assists with daily living activities, monitors client well-being, and supports treatment goals under the supervision of licensed clinical staff. Part-Time| Available In the Walnutport, PA 18088 Area

Sunday and Monday 12:00am-8:00am or Saturday and Sunday 8am-4pm
Per Diem opening is also available- Must have weekend availability
The Staff Nurse provides comprehensive nursing services to residents within a Long-Term Structured Residence (LTSR) program, supporting individuals with serious mental illness in a recovery-oriented residential setting. This role is responsible for medication administration and monitoring, health assessments, coordination of medical care, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team to support residents physical and mental health needs. The Staff Nurse utilizes trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based nursing practices while ensuring compliance with all regulatory, safety, and documentation requirements.
Staff Nurse Responsibilities:

The Staff Nurse works from a recovery framework within the team providing health and wellness care, medication education, group psycho education, therapeutic interventions (evidenced based practices preferred), cultural competence and trauma informed care to help individuals obtain their recovery goals.
Provision of assistance to residents who are unable to self-administer medication. Supervision of self-administered medication when indicated. Participation in education of residents regarding their medications, including assisting residents who are unable to self-administer medication to become able to do so.
Participation in Quality Improvement Program as assigned.
Timely reporting of all crises and unusual incidents to Nurse Manager and LTSR Director (Immediately if indicated; Immediate reporting of psychiatric and medical crises to Psychiatrist.
Provision of direct service to residents, including assistance with personal hygiene, bathing/showering and all other tasks of daily living as needed.
Leading activities with residents, including educational, social, and leisure programs for which residents input is elicited. Participating in community integration activities as needed.
Attendance at all meetings and training sessions as assigned.
Reporting of all non-emergent shift and shift personnel problems to Nurse Manager and/or LTSR Director in timely and accurate manner.
In the event of a staff call out, works to secure appropriate coverage via existing team members or other contracted/approved temporary staff organizations.
Compliance with all COMHAR policies and procedures with no unauthorized exception.
Full-time and Part-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance, life and disability coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and additional voluntary options such as disability, accident, and pet insurance.
Staff Nurse Job Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED required
• BS in Nursing preferred
• 1-2 years of mental health or related experience preferred .
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, with strong reading and writing skills is preferred but not required.
• Must have current nursing license required
• COMHAR is a nonprofit human-services organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives. Our mission is: To provide health and human services that empower individuals, families and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives. Serving the Philadelphia region since 1975, COMHAR provides a wide continuum of behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability, substance use, and social support services. With programs that include outpatient treatment, residential services, community-based recovery centers, supportive housing, and specialized services for children, families, and diverse populations, COMHAR delivers person-centered care rooted in dignity, respect, and community integration. Today, COMHARs team supports more than 5,500 people each month, helping individuals build stability, independence, and meaningful connections in their communities. COMHAR strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

COMHAR, Inc. is a not-for-profit community-based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law.
31-31 Hourly Wage