What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Based Psychiatric Nurse position at Wesley Family Services?
***$5,000 Hiring Bonus***
WFS is currently looking for a part-time (hours available up to 15 hrs/week or up to 22.5 hrs/week) Psychiatric Nurse for our School-Based Partial Hospital Program in Whitehall, PA at the High School.
The purpose of this job is to provide nursing services to our students/clients. In this position, the incumbent uses medial/clinical skills to assist with removing medically-related barriers to academic and behavioral progress of our students/ clients.
Responsibilities and Duties (full description available at https://wfspa.org/careers)
1. Participate in the development, interpretation and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards of nursing practices
2. Conduct health assessments as required by regulation and according to best practices for the individualized needs of the student and/or situation, including each time physical management is implemented
3. Develop and maintain individualized health plans for students, including communications with parents, referrals as needed and ongoing health counseling.
4. Develop and implement the medication administration process
5. Provide health education to students, families and staff to facilitate responsible decision-making; includes providing medication education and serving as a resource person for the development of health curriculum.
6. Participate and collaborate with team members as the health specialist in the development of the I.E.P. and treatment plan as it relates to health and wellness issues.
Qualifications and Skills:
Education
- RN or BSN from an accredited university or school of nursing
- Psychiatric focus preferred
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years nursing experience with children and adolescents with mental health disorders
Licenses, Certifications & Clearances
- Licensed in PA as RN
- PA State and FBI criminal background clearances, current within one year at time of hire
- PA Child Abuse clearance, current within one year at time of hire
- Valid PA drivers’ license
Benefits for PT/PRN Employees:
- Discounted Home and Auto Insurance
- Discounted tuition for several local colleges/universities
- 401k Plan
- PRN ELB Sick Time Accrual (PRN)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness initiatives
- MyStrength (promotes mental health and well-being)
How to Apply
Candidates may apply via LinkedIn, but please also visit our website https://wfspa.org/careers for full job details and to start the WFS online application.
Quality Whole Person Care® is Wesley Family Services service philosophy that aims to enhance the clinical care provided to individuals served while also helping to strengthen the way we support one another as colleagues. WFS has embedded QWPC practices which emphasize every person has value in all aspects of services and work-place culture.
WFS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policies for both current and prospective employees prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin (including limited English proficiency), age, sex assigned at birth, sexual orientation, transgender identity, gender transition, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, or military/veteran status.
Salary : $31 - $37