Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity).

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　　Psychiatric Nurse

　　Req Code:2021:2132-003

　　County:Philadelphia County, PA

　　FT/PT:Full Time

　　Location:

　　Schedule:9am-5pm, M-F

　　Job Description/Essential Functions:

　　Horizon House, Inc. 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, we have been dedicated to helping people with mental illness, drug and alcohol addictions, developmental/intellectual disabilities, and homelessness to stabilize their lives and to help them live as independently as possible in the community. With over 100 locations throughout South and North Eastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware, Horizon House provides services to a diverse population focusing on individual strength and choice.We are seeking a full-time Psychiatric Nurse to provide and assist team members in coordinating the behavioral and physical health care needs of program participants.

　　Additional Responsibilities include:

　　Complete health assessments for participants in the program.Maintain a record of medical and behavioral health history and on-going medical and treatment records. Review all charts at least one time per month to ensure medical needs have been met and documentation meets applicable standards.Consult with and assist team members regarding development and implementation of the health care needs and goals.Negotiate the health care responsibilities of participants with provider agencies.Coordinate with team members' routine medical, vision, lab, psychiatric and dental appointments. Ensure a mechanism for reporting and follow-up on results. May accompany the participant to an appointment when it is determined by the nurse in consultation with the team, and facilitate communication between PCP (primary care physician) and psychiatrist.Attend team meetings regularly to review medications, emergency intervention plans, and response to treatment, and to review health care needs, participant's response to treatment and coordinate scheduling appointments.Monitor participant's medication. Verify insurance coverage by making phone calls to appropriate insurance and pharmacies as needed. Assist psychiatrist in completing prior authorizations if needed.Participate in discharge planning for participants from acute or extended care facilities or forensic settings to provide continuity of medical, substance abuse and psychiatric care.

　　Job Qualifications:

　　Licensed RN/LPN in the State of PA.Prior experience in community mental health and/or substance abuse treatment settings.Knowledge of psychiatric clinical and psychosocial rehabilitation practices.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Good writing and computer skills for documenting in an electronic health record.Team oriented.Detail oriented with strong organizational and analytic skills.Must be available for scheduled emergency on-call service.Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

　　Scope:Frequent talking and listening.Will require crisis intervention in emergency situations, including managing aggression.Must be available for local travel.Scheduling flexibility and possible on-call work are necessary.Will be required to report to work during emergencies including inclement weather.

　　Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including:Medical & dental(9) nine paid holidaysGenerous paid time offTuition reimbursementRetirement savings planVoluntary tax sheltered annuityTransit benefit programOpportunities for advancement and more

　　To be considered an applicant, please you can apply at  and click on the careers tab.Horizon House Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer * M/F/Veteran/ Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

　　Horizon House is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, Horizon House considers qualified applicants for positions without regard to  race, color, religious creed, gender identity, marital status, military status, ancestry, national origin, English Limited Proficiency (LEP), age, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, source of income, familial status, domestic or sexual violence victim status, LGBTQ, AIDS or HIV status, union membership,  veteran status, psychiatric disability, other disability or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation is available during the application process upon request without penalty.  Horizon House is committed to these principles in our employment practices.