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 qualified candidates for the position of Psychiatric Nurse. The position has responsibility for assisting team members in the coordination of behavioral and physical health care needs of service participants. Complete health and biopsychosocial assessments for every active participant. Maintain a record of medical history and on-going medical and treatment records. Service documentation must be submitted in a timely fashion. Other responsibilities include the following:
Purpose:
- To coordinate the behavioral and physical health care needs of service participants.
- To monitor participant's medication and provide psychiatric nursing services consistent with physician orders and standard nursing practices.
- To participate as a member of a focused team which provides Assertive Community Treatment services to ensure that service participants reach their maximum level of functioning in the community. Approximately 75% of the work is in the community.
- Assist team members in the coordination of behavioral and physical health care needs of service participants.
- Complete health and biopsychosocial assessments for every active participant.
- Maintain a record of medical history and on-going medical and treatment records. Service documentation must be submitted in a timely fashion.
- Consult with team members regarding development and implementation of the health care needs and goals. Coordinate with team members routine medical, vision, lab and dental appointments. Ensure a mechanism for reporting and follow-up results
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