Psychiatric Nurse

The Watson Institute is hiring a casual Psychiatric Nurse for the outpatient psychological services department in Wexford, PA. This position will work Tuesdays and Thursdays, approximately 10-15 hours per week.

Address: 2605 Nicholson Road, Suite 3240, Bldg. 3 | Sewickley, PA

Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays, approx. 10-15 hours/week

Responsibilities:

• Office nurse to psychiatrist; check-in patients, maintain the physician’s phone line and accurately code insurance bills for the doctor visit
• Medication management including reordering medications, collaborating with pharmacies and securing insurance authorizations
• Act as liaison between the psychiatrist, clinical team, and the families
• Provide mental health and medical services to the outpatient program
• Work closely with the psychiatrist identifying the psychiatric needs of each patient in a manner which constitutes good nursing practice
• Participates in the team approach, interacting on a therapeutic level with the children.
• Participates in the development of the treatment plan and in the twenty-day reviews of that plan
• Attends meetings and staff conferences that contribute to the staff’s understanding of the dynamics of the psychosomatic concept
• Counsels parents, when indicated, on diet, health habits, or medical management
• Comply with local, county, state, and federal authorities regarding all health requirements
• Assist as delegated by the Program Director in agency compliance with all accreditation bodies
• Assist in periodic reports to the Program Director concerning utilization of the Outpatient Clinic and related issues
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required
• Current PA registered nurse license required
• Experience in the field of psychiatric nursing
• Excellent communication skills required
• Ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling, or brisk walking
• Ability to work independently
• Current Acts 34, 114, and 151 clearances required

EOE

Job Types: Part-time, PRN

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35