catchinc is Hiring a Crisis Unit - RN Near Philadelphia, PA
SUNDAY, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY - 12AM TO 8AMROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESCare of clients in all areas of treatment, to ensure their comfort and well being. Including, but not limitedto, daily assessment of their physical and mental state, upkeep and accuracy of their charts.BRIEF OUTLINE OF POSITION:1. Responsible for taking vital signs, assessment of client’s medical and psychological symptomsand the documentation of same in the nursing progress notes.2. Ensure proper and accurate transcription of physician orders and that accurate documentation ismaintained on the administration of medication, verbal physician orders and individuals that areon self-medication plans.3. Inform the physician of acute or ongoing medical and/or psychiatric problems scheduled clinicappointment times and the results of medical assessments and testing.4. Schedule outside medical appointments and ensure client’s transportation.5. Review client’s health plan, develop and manage medical and medication goals for clients’comprehensive treatment plans including clients who are in the self-administration medicationprogram.6. Develop and run nursing groups, act as co-leader in group therapy and participate in treatmentteam meetings.7. Act as liaison between the client’s physicians and the staff.8. Provide training to clients and staff in the areas of hygiene, medication side effects, first aid,nutrition, etc.9. Other duties as assigned by Associate Director.QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSPrefer current Pennsylvania R.N. license, experience working with chronically mentally ill adults,preferably in a residential setting or Pennsylvania LPN with extensive clinical experience.WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE (IF APPLICABLE)Must have an acceptable PA criminal history, FBI clearance and Child Abuse clearance done prior to hire.CORE COMPETENCIESTeamwork OrientedStress Management/ComposureEthical ConductCommunication ProficiencyCustomer/Client FocusDe-escalation techniquesFlexibilityCitizens Acting Together Can HelpUpdated 5/2021 RN-LTSUCritical ThinkingWORK ENVIRONMENTThis job operates out of the LTSR location.POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORKSUNDAY, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY - 12AM TO 8AMPHYSICAL DEMANDSMust have physical ability to: A) Assist with lifting of clients; B) Restrain clients in emergency situations;C) Kneel and bendEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYCATCH Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability orgenetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CATCH Inc. complies with applicable state andlocal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the companyhas facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting,hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,compensation and training. CATCH Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassmentbased on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interferencewith the ability of CATCH’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up toand including discharge.AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACTApplicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform theessential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organizationshall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance withapplicable law.