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Summary:
The Nurse works in the care and treatment of individuals with a mental health (MH) diagnosis or an intellectual and developmental disability (IDD), which may include physical health issues/injuries and difficulty meeting their daily living activities while participating in services. The Nurse reports directly to the Program Director or designee.
Schedule: PT (20hrs) Tuesday & Thursday 7:30A - 4P and Wednesday 8A - 12P; with flexibility to pick up additional hours as needed at our Williamsport and Mill Hall program offices.
CSG is offering a $1,500.00 Sign-On-Bonus for this position! The $1,500.00 will be paid after the successful completion of the 3-month initial evaluation period. Wage Information:
$25.50 per hour. Job Description:
• Completes health appraisal on individuals when admitted to program.
• Provides assistance to physicians as needed.
• Evaluates, observes, and assesses physical health conditions.
• Assists individual with any treatments prescribed by a physician.
• Assists in administering/monitoring medications, while ensuring individuals receive error free medication at prescribed times.
• Monitors Vitals and intakes and outputs.
• Administers injections per physician orders.
• Trains employees to correctly carry out physicians orders.
• Educates individuals on medication, physical health, psychiatric health, nutrition, and selfcare.
• Educates coworker’s on any needed physical health matter for consistency in care.
• Works with and coordinates care with pharmacy, physicians, and other health care providers.
• Assist/manages medication refills, as needed.
• Obtains medication and treatment needed from pharmacy or medication samples if available.
• Completes medication progress sheets daily if regulated by program.
• Completes medication release forms for discharge, as needed if regulated by program.
• Completes pill and/or narcotic counts on established schedule if required by program.
• Completes and facilitates medication disposal, as needed.
• Completes medication records i.e., Medication Account Records, Physician Order Sheets, Nursing Tracking Forms etc. as per established schedule.
• Completes medication record audits as per established schedule.
• Schedules and attends individuals’ medical appointments.
• Drives van to appointments and outings and assists individuals in and out of the van.
• Assists individuals in community settings.
• Provides or directs the provision of nursing care in accordance with the nurse practice act and legal responsibilities as defined by the State Board of nursing.
• Facilitates weekly Wellness Groups for residents.
• Conducts pre-evaluation for psychiatric evaluation as needed.
• Willing to learn and model the five principles of trauma informed care: safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment.
• Commitment to promote cultural, racial, language and gender access, diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Provides direct care as needed.
• Knowledge of the uses and effects of psychotropic drugs and narcotics, safety practices and location security.
• Knowledge of common illnesses, diseases, disabilities, injuries, and nutrition.
• Ability to collect data and document in the individual’s record according to policy and procedures, from individual’s admission and throughout the stay and communicate relevant information to the program director.
• Ability to utilize universal standards when providing individual care.
• Specific to the Adolescent Residential Treatment Facility (RTF): Ability to learn the theories, principles, and techniques of group and individual psychotherapy.
Qualifications:
This position requires one of the following combinations of education and experience: A valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Pennsylvania.
Additional requirements include:
• Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend trainings, meetings, and/or transport individuals to appointments.
CSG Offers Superior Perks & Benefits:
• Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & dependents who qualify.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave
• Extensive Paid Training
• Career Development Opportunities
• Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay
• Family Medical and Parental Leave
• Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care
• Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Mentor/Mentee Opportunities
Health Insurance & Benefits availability will vary.
Make a positive impact not only in someone else's life but in your own life by becoming a valued member of the CSG Team!
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