Psychiatric Nurse

Horizon House, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon House, Inc. is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in Pennsylvania to support mental health and substance abuse care coordination in Philadelphia.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to monitor medications, provide nursing services, and educate participants and staff per physician orders. The role requires PA licensure, strong communication, and the ability to respond to on-call emergencies.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in PA.
• Experience in community mental health & substance abuse settings.
• Knowledge of psychiatric clinical and psychosocial rehabilitation practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team oriented with strong organization and analytical abilities.
• Detail oriented and able to handle on-call emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate behavioral and physical health care needs for participants.
• Monitor participants' medications and liaise with health care providers.
• Provide education to participants, staff and community.
• Be available for scheduled emergencies and on-call as needed.

Skills

Nursing

Psychiatric care

Communication skills

Team oriented

Education

LPN License PA

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Purpose

• Provide and assist team members in coordinating the behavioral and physical health care needs of program participants.
• Monitor participant's medication, network with the community regarding health care needs and provide substance abuse & psychiatric nursing services consistent with physician orders and standard nursing practices.
• Function as a consultant and provide education to participants, non-medical team members and the community.

Supervision Received

• Receives general direction from the Director. Receives medical direction from the psychiatrist and/or the participants' treating psychiatrists and/or doctor, when applicable.

Supervision Exercised

• N/A

Qualifications

• Board Certified Licensed RN/LPN in the State of PA.
• Prior experience in servicing community mental health & Substance Abuse facilities and their needs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of psychiatric clinical and psychosocial rehabilitation practices.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Team oriented.
• Very strong organization and analytical skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Must be available for scheduled emergency on-call service.

Scope

• Frequent talking and listening.
• May require verbal crisis intervention assistance in emergency situations.
• Must be available for local travel and possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Scheduling flexibility and possible on-call work are necessary.
• May be required to report to work during emergencies including inclement weather.

Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer #TLR

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Lic Practical Nurse

Board Certified

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