Registered Nurse 1 (Local Government) - Somerset County MH/ID

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Job description

THE POSITION Looking for a new opportunity? At Development & Behavioral Health Services (DBHS), our vision is for every person and family that we serve will have a network of family, friends, advocates, and supportive services to live a full and productive life in our community. Learn more about us at This opportunity is for a full-time Registered Nurse to work DAYTIME HOURS within Monday thru Friday. Work includes providing physical and psychosocial health care of individuals seeking services in an Outpatient Clinic. This includes working with pharmacies, psychiatrists, and therapists towards the best delivery of care to clients. This professional position provides medication training, support, takes vital signs, and encourages client well-being, to include proper nutrition, sleep habits, good hygiene, and physical activity. Our Agency offers a supportive work environment and an excellent benefit package. Plus, a NEW Student Loan incentive program! Apply today to join our team! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This is a professional nursing position with primary orientation in the physical and psychosocial health care of individuals. This position performs as a staff nurse in the Clinical Services Unit. Provide medication training and support services to individuals receiving medication management through the clinic. Meet with established patients to obtain weight and vitals, assess level of functioning, discuss reported medical conditions, assess medication efficacy, address medication side effects, and discuss recovery approaches. Complete forms and assessments at intake as well as within required timeframes. Complete authorizations for prescribed medications with appropriate insurance company. Assist the patient in identifying treatment needs and other identified areas on their specific treatment plan that will be finalized once seen by the doctor. Complete a follow up appointment with each patient following their next scheduled psychiatric appointment. Follow up appointments will involve all the above duties. Provide timely oral and written communication to staff psychiatrist and program director as needed to coordinate consumer care. Ensure that required documentation is completed in accordance with federal, state, agency, program, and managed care standards. Work with clinical therapists, case managers, and outside providers to provide consumer support services. Participate in and comply with all CSU state and agency and program training requirements. Provide back-up coverage to other clinic RNs assigned to psychiatric med checks by the on-site doctor(s). This would involve taking vital signs, calling patients back who call with problems or questions, monitoring medication efficacy side effects of medication, and education on proper nutrition, diagnosis, sleep hygiene, and physical activity. Other activities may also include monitoring a patients' blood work, calling pharmacies with prescribed meds, and dispensing prescribed medication samples and/or injectable medications. Perform other related duties as required. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. On occasion, staff may need to work hours outside of the set work week to complete projects, meet work demands or in the event of an emergency. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. Necessary Special Requirement: Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing; or possession of a non-renewable temporary practice permit issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Condition of Employment: Employees possessing non-renewable temporary practice permits must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one (1) year period as defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Other Requirements: You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation. This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance. This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at . Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION INFORMATION Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email. Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package. 01 You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page. Yes 02 Do you possess a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing OR do you possess a non-renewable temporary practice permit issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing? Yes No 03 If you answered yes to the question above, please provide your state license number and expiration date in the box below. If you answered no to the question above, please type NA in the box below. Required Question Agency Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website

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