What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at PATH People Acting To Help, Inc.?
ABOUT PATH INC.
PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center. We offer a wide of array of services and supports to meet the needs of our community in Northeast Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH, Philadelphia’s Managed Care Entity, and recognition and awards related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions.
Our Mission? To Help Individuals Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life.
WHY WORK AT PATH?
A Career with Meaning
At PATH, our team members are at the heart of what we do, so we work hard to give them the best reasons to work here — and to stay here.
In addition to the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives, we offer:
• Competitive pay
• Annual increases
• Performance and longevity bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family
• Generous amount of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
• No-cost pension plan
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision
• Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities
• Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization
• Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment
JOB SUMMARY:
To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member. Registered Nurses will provide on site coverage of a 12-bed adolescent PRTF and a small 4-6 bed young adult RTFA. The Nurse is responsible for oversight and provision of medication administration and medication monitoring; oversight and coordination of physical health of residents; provision of metabolic screenings; vitals; restraint oversight and following assessments and collaboration with RTF team including psychiatrist.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Successful completion of RN program and active PA RN license in good standing.
- Experience in behavioral health care
- Valid driver's license required
- Own an insured vehicle for personal use
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Be knowledgeable and comply with DPW’s 55 PA Code Chapter 3800 (Child Residential and Day Treatment Facilities Regulations) and OMHSAS’s memo date November 1995: Requirements for Residential Treatment Facilities for Adults.
- Be knowledgeable and comply with CARF, CBH, PRTF and DHS requirements/regulations.
- Provide and ensure all aspects of Medication Administration and Medication Monitoring, to include trainings, coordination with pharmacy and collaboration with RTF psychiatrist are completed in a timely, comprehensive manner.
- Provide therapeutic interventions for the residents including crisis de-escalation techniques; conflict resolution skills and improvement of communication skills.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.