RN Enhanced Clinical Services Community Based

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose:

The ECSC Registered Nurse (RN) provides trauma-informed, client-centered nursing care. The RN supports individuals experiencing psychiatric, emotional, or substance use crises by performing assessments, administering medications, monitoring physical and mental health status, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely, appropriate care.

What You Will Do:

• Evaluate persons-served response to medications, in consultation with the ECSC psychiatrist, CRNP, and work directly with the psychiatrist/CRNP to conduct medication evaluations on clients.
• Complete individual client/family crisis assessments and manage crisis intervention situations effectively and as needed.
• Deliver quality care and therapeutic interventions to persons-served with fidelity following a model of mental health care delivery by way of telephone, in the community and/or office setting.
• Administer and monitor medications, including psychotropics and emergency medications, as ordered by the prescriber.
• Collaborate with physicians, prescribers, behavioral health staff, and peer support to create and implement stabilization plans.
• Document all care and interactions clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Provide health education to clients.
• Participate in team meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations including HIPAA, and adhere to organizational policies and ethical standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in computer documentation and electronic health record systems.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing environments and persons served needs.
• BSN in nursing and 1 year of nursing experience OR RN license and 2 years of nursing experience. Medical experience a plus.
• Valid Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license.
• Valid driver license
• Ability to drive an organization vehicle
• Act 33/34/74 Clearances (Criminal/Child/FBI Department of Human Services)
• Pre-Employment Drug Screen
• Child Protective Services Law training (CPSL)
• Working Knowledge and understanding of medication used in treating psychiatric disorders

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS AND BENEFITS:

WORK SCHEDULE: This is an Exempt (salary) position. Primarily Monday through Friday daylight.

Great Benefit Package: (Benefits start Day 1 of employment): 403B with employer match; Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical, Dental, Vision; Life Insurance; Paid Holiday Days; Plus more………

ABOUT PITTSBURGH MERCY

We're a community-based health and human services organization using person-centered care to treat our area's most vulnerable populations. We work with families in settings that are safe and familiar to them, and view them as equal partners when planning, developing, and monitoring care.

Our mission is to be a compassionate, transforming presence within our communities. We reach out to offer help and hope to people who are experiencing: Mental illness and substance abuse; Physical health needs'; Intellectual disabilities; Traumatic events or circumstances, including homelessness + abuse

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.