Registered Nurse

C A R E CENTER INC; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Generous time off

Job summary

C A R E CENTER INC is seeking a full-time nurse for its Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team in Washington, PA. The role involves providing professional nursing and psychotherapy to clients, developing individualized treatment plans, and participating in case conferences.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and has two years of experience in a psychiatric setting. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, and opportunities for career advancement.

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Qualifications

• Requires R.N. licensure in Pennsylvania.
• Two years of experience in psychiatric health care setting.
• Must obtain Criminal History and Child Abuse Clearances.

Responsibilities

• Provides medication checks and educates clients and families.
• Maintains clinical documentation and reports.
• Develops individualized treatment plans.

Skills

Medication management

Documentation skills

Crisis intervention

Therapeutic methodologies

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Registered Nurse program

Job description

Job Details

Location: Assertive Community Team- ACT - Washington , PA 15301

Position Type: Full Time

Comprehensive Benefits Package

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.

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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