Horizon House, a non-profit organization, has been widely recognized for its services as a provider of community-based behavioral health, intellectual disability, and homeless services in Eastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware. Each year, Horizon House provides a continuum of services at over 100 sites to over 4,5000 adults with psychiatric or developmental disabilities, drug and alcohol addictions, and/or homelessness. A pioneer in the field of community-based rehabilitation, Horizon House is widely recognized for its innovative approach to the delivery of services in a community setting. Currently, we are seeking a full-time Psychiatric Nurse.

We are seeking qualified candidates for the position of Psychiatric Nurse. The position has responsibility for assisting team members in the coordination of behavioral and physical health care needs of service participants. Complete health and biopsychosocial assessments for every active participant. Maintain a record of medical history and on-going medical and treatment records. Service documentation must be submitted in a timely fashion. Other responsibilities include the following:

Purpose:

• To coordinate the behavioral and physical health care needs of service participants.
• To monitor participant’s medication and provide psychiatric nursing services consistent with physician orders and standard nursing practices.
• To participate as a member of a focused team which provides Assertive Community Treatment services to ensure that service participants reach their maximum level of functioning in the community. Approximately 75% of the work is in the community.
• Assist team members in the coordination of behavioral and physical health care needs of service participants.
• Complete health and biopsychosocial assessments for every active participant.
• Maintain a record of medical history and on-going medical and treatment records. Service documentation must be submitted in a timely fashion.
• Consult with team members regarding development and implementation of the health care needs and goals. Coordinate with team members routine medical, vision, lab and dental appointments. Ensure a mechanism for reporting and follow-up results

Scope:

• Frequent talking and listening.
• Light lifting or carrying not to exceed 25 lbs.
• May require verbal crisis intervention assistance in emergency situations.
• Must be available for scheduled emergency on-call service and will be required to carry a mobile phone during regularly scheduled on-call service. As essential personnel, may be required to report to work during emergencies, including inclement weather.
• It is agreed and understood that the employee shall not be liable for events or for crisis in which the employee is not personally and actively involved.

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including: medical & dental, (9) nine paid holidays, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plan, voluntary tax-sheltered annuity, transit benefit program, opportunities for advancement and more.

To be considered an applicant, please complete the pre-employment application.

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