Registered Nurse - Residential Treatment Facility
Company: PATH People Acting To Help, Inc.
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Job Description ABOUT PATH INC. PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc.
is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual
Disability Center. We offer a wide of array of services and
supports to meet the needs of our community in Northeast
Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of
accreditation including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH,
Philadelphia's Managed Care Entity, and recognition and awards
related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff
accomplishments and contributions. Our Mission? To Help Individuals
Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life. WHY WORK AT PATH?
PATH understands the importance of having benefits, and so a
comprehensive package is offered to our employees including: A
company sponsored 403b retirement plan, Health Insurance (Medical
Services, Prescriptions, Dental & Vision), Sick Leave, Personal &
Vacation Time, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and Long-Term
Disability! JOB SUMMARY: To promote the mission of PATH to help
individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being
an effective team member. Registered Nurses will provide 24/7 on
site coverage of a 12-bed adolescent PRTF and a small 4-6 bed young
adult RTFA. The Nurse is responsible for oversight and provision of
medication administration and medication monitoring; oversight and
coordination of physical health of residents; provision of
metabolic screenings; vitals; restraint oversight and following
assessments and collaboration with RTF team including psychiatrist.
QUALIFICATIONS:Successful completion of RN program and active PA RN
license in good standing. Experience in behavioral health careValid
driver's license requiredOwn an insured vehicle for personal use
COVID-19 vaccination, or willingness to receive vaccine required
SPECIFIC DUTIES:Be knowledgeable and comply with DPW's 55 PA Code
Chapter 3800 (Child Residential and Day Treatment Facilities
Regulations) and OMHSAS's memo date November 1995: Requirements for
Residential Treatment Facilities for Adults.Be knowledgeable and
comply with CARF, CBH, PRTF and DHS
requirements/regulations.Provide and ensure all aspects of
Medication Administration and Medication Monitoring, to include
trainings, coordination with pharmacy and collaboration with RTF
psychiatrist are completed in a timely, comprehensive
manner.Complete Metabolic Screenings and other
assessments/screenings (e.g. AIMS) on each resident.Provide
oversight of physical health needs for each resident, including
ensuring any dietary needs are met.Complete health histories, as
assigned.Provide vitals and medical intervention, as indicated.When
indicated, coordinate PCP, Urgent Care or Emergency Room
visits.Obtain orders for restraints, oversee restraints and provide
follow up assessments after a restraint.Collaborate with the RTF
psychiatrist on any medication and/or evaluation needsProvide
therapeutic interventions for the residents including crisis
de-escalation techniques; conflict resolution skills and
improvement of communication skills.Order and maintain medical
supplies.Be familiar with and administer Narcan, oral swabs,
breathalyzer and other diagnostic tools as indicated.Provide
program coverage, as assigned.Complete and assure that all required
documentation in a comprehensive, timely and legible manner and in
accordance with PATH policies and procedures.Contribute to any
quality improvement/outcome measurement tracking and data gathering
as assigned. PI207149678
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