Registered Nurse (RN) - Day Shift

Horizon House, Inc.; Claymont (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

9 paid holidays

Generous time off

Tax sheltered annuity

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Horizon House, Inc. in Claymont, Delaware is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse (RN) to join our ACT Case Management Hope team.

The role involves coordinating behavioral and physical health care needs, developing recovery plans with participants and staff, and managing a caseload with timely documentation. This position requires Delaware RN licensure (or participating in the Nursing Licensure Compact including DE) and strong communication; mental health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Board Certified Licensed RN in the state of Delaware; or participating in the Nursing Licensure Compact to include DE.
• MA/BA in nursing or RN with Mental Health Certification from the American Nursing Association, preferred.
• Skills to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with serious mental illness and respect for rights and preferences in treatment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the behavioral and physical health care needs of the program participants.
• Assist in development, implementation, evaluation and revision of recovery plans with participants and staff.
• Maintains a caseload of ACT/ICM participants and completes assigned paperwork timely.
• Provides ongoing assessment of participant’s mental health symptoms and responds to recovery plans.
• Educates and supervises participants in self-administration of medication.
• Ensures annual review of participants' physical condition and access to treatment.
• Act as liaison with community agencies and families to coordinate care.
• Monitors medication, documenting participant compliance, efficacy, and side effects.

Skills

RN license

Mental health

Communication

Independence & teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

MA/BA in nursing or RN w/ MH certification

Job description

Horizon House is a nationally recognized provider of services to adults with support needs due to developmental disabilities, behavioral health issues and substance abuse. Horizon House is Pennsylvania’s oldest psychiatric rehabilitation agency. Since 1952, Horizon House has been dedicated to helping people with mental illness, drug and alcohol addictions, developmental/intellectual/disabilities and homelessness to help stabilize their lives and to help them live as independently as possible in the community. With over 100 locations throughout Southeast Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware, Horizon House provides services to a diverse population focusing on individual strength and choice.

We are seeking qualified Registered Nurse (RN) interested in joining our ACT Case Management Hope team at our Claymont, Delaware location.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30-4:30 PM

To support the onboarding and training experience, this position includes in-person orientation during the first four (4) workdays (Monday through Thursday) at our Philadelphia location. Mileage reimbursement is available.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the behavioral and physical health care needs of the program participants.
• Assist in the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of recovery plans in collaboration with the participants and assigned staff.
• Maintains a caseload of assigned ACT/ICM participants and completes assigned paperwork in a timely manner.
• Provides ongoing assessment of participant’s mental health symptoms and responds to recovery plans.
• Educates and supervises participants in self‑administration of medication.
• Ensures annual review of the participants physical condition and assist access to and encourage compliance with treatment for identified physical problems.
• Act as a liaison consulting with community agencies and families to maintain coordination of care in the treatment process.
• Monitors medication, documenting participant compliance, medication efficacy, and side effects as reported.

Qualifications

Board Certified Licensed RN in the state of Delaware; or participating in the Nursing Licensure Compact to include the state of DE.

• MA/BA in nursing or a registered nurse with a Mental Health Certification from the American Nursing Association, preferred.
• Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for participant rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential.
• Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse systems and supports.
• Good communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Scope

• Frequent talking and listening.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, hold, kneel, stack, stoop, reach and bend which may include direct intervention with participants.
• Local travel required, including transporting participants.
• May be required to report to work during emergencies, including inclement weather.
• Scheduling flexibility and possible on‑call work are necessary.
• May require crisis intervention in emergency situations.

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical and dental, (9) nine paid holidays and generous time off, tax shelter annuity, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plan, opportunity for advancement and more.

Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's license
• Lic Registered Nurse

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