Registered Nurse BHDD

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?

A Career with Meaning

At PATH, our team members are at the heart of what we do, so we work hard to give them the best reasons to work here — and to stay here.

In addition to the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives, we offer:

• Competitive pay

• Annual increases

• Performance and longevity bonuses

• Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family

• Generous number of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time

• No-cost pension plan

• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision

• Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities

• Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization

• Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

• Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment

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 assigned residential program/s. 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 follow up assessments, and collaboration with residential team including psychiatrist. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Minimal in nature, ability to perform CPR and approved physical interventions after successful completion of training.

QUALIFICATIONS

 At minimum, successful completion of RN program and active PA RN license in good standing; Experience in behavior health care; RN license; Valid Driver's License and use of personal vehicle; Excellent interpersonal skills

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Be knowledgeable and comply with DPW’s 55 PA Code Chapter 3800 (Child Residential and Day Treatment Facilities Regulations), OMHSAS’s memo date November 1995: Requirements for Residential Treatment Facilities for Adults, and 6400 regulations.
2. Be knowledgeable and comply with CARF, CBH, PRTF and DHS requirements/regulations.
3. Provide and ensure all aspects of Medication Administration and Medication Monitoring, to include trainings, coordination with pharmacy and collaboration with psychiatrist/s are completed in a timely, comprehensive manner.
4. Complete Metabolic Screenings and other assessments/screenings (e.g. AIMS) on each resident.
5. Provide oversight of physical health needs for each resident, including ensuring any dietary needs are met.
6. Complete health histories, as assigned.
7. Provide vitals and medical intervention, as indicated.
8. When indicated, coordinate PCP, Urgent Care or Emergency Room visits.
9. Obtain orders for restraints, oversee restraints and provide follow-up assessments after a restraint.
10. Collaborate with the psychiatrist/s on any medication and/or evaluation needs