Devereux/TCV Community Services is immediately hiring for a Part Time Psychiatric Nurse for its Outpatient Department! Hourly rate from $32 to $34!

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus*

Join the Devereux/TCV Team! Do you enjoy being part of a dynamic team that serves others? Are you interested in a mission-driven and friendly work environment with opportunities for career advancement and quality training and development? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux/TCV Community Services team!

TCV Community services, an affiliate of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, is a leading provider in supporting individuals with mental health, intellectual disabilities, behavioral health/substance abuse needs, and a continuum of care and support that promotes choice and independence by empowering those we serve on their journey of recovery. Our team of dynamic professionals have been dedicated to providing services and choices to individuals in the community for over 48 years. We are looking for mission-driven, compassionate, reliable and creative people to join our community of care.

Position Type: Part time position averages 16.50 hours weekly, must be able to work Tuesday and Wednesday with flexibility to meet the needs of persons served.

What to Expect: Devereux/TCV is currently seeking a dedicated and responsible person to fill our part time Psychiatric RN role for our outpatient department in Homestead, PA.

This position plays a critical role in fulfilling the mission of our outpatient department and Devereux/TCV Community Services by providing nursing services to individuals served and nursing support to medical prescribers in an outpatient setting. The chosen candidate will work as an essential member of the outpatient treatment team using medically related and behavioral health skills to assist with the removal of related barriers to progress and promote mental health and physical well-being throughout treatment and crisis intervention. In this position, you will be a key member of a multi-disciplinary team working with internal and external stakeholders of the organization in ensuring the delivery of quality services as per nursing license guidelines.

At Devereux/TCV, we are looking for a compassionate individual who believes in a strengths-based approach, and uses positive practices to help guide their everyday activities. The part time Psychiatric RN outpatient position is designed to:

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  Conduct mental health and physical health assessments as needed according to ANA standards of Nursing Practice and provide appropriate follow up.
• Provide consultation/education to individuals served, family members and other support staff as needed via phone or in person.
• Develop and maintain a Treatment Plan which reflects the individual’s needs and goals. Review and update Treatment Plan with multidisciplinary treatment team as per department regulations.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician in accordance with TCV policy and nursing license regulations. Assist in safeguarding medications stored on organization premises in accordance with policy.
• Assist medical prescribers in assessing need for medication refill and any potential adverse reactions
• Assist medical prescribers with ordering any diagnostic testing.
• Monitor laboratory results. Inform prescriber of any abnormal lab results or health related issues. Recommend medical follow-up when appropriate. Assist individuals with arrangements for medical follow-up when necessary.
• Complete any needed prior authorizations in order for individuals to obtain prescription medications and or treatments.
• Act as the consultant between behavioral health and physical health providers in order to improve coordination of care
• Assess crisis and respond to TCV crisis codes. Assist is coordinating appropriate plan of action.
• Adhere to all privacy regulations and laws.
• Act in compliance with nursing licensure regulations and requirements.
• Display a working knowledge of TCV and community resources. Refer individuals needing other services. Contact collateral resources such as physicians, other organizations, and supportive services. Collaborate with pharmacies, physicians, laboratories, service providers, schools, etc.
• Maintain clinical records. Document contacts with individuals in service and collaterals. Update record/forms as needed and reviews ECR/charts for compliance with County and State Regulations.
• Complete all assigned trainings and stay up to date with current safety standards. Employs “universal blood and body fluid precautions” as recommended by center for disease control when administering medications or providing direct care. Maintain clinical competence by utilizing supervision, current literature, consultation, and staff development opportunities.

Why Devereux/TCV Community Services? Being a colleague at TCV has its advantages. You will work with other dedicated professionals in a friendly and uplifting culture who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

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  Competitive wages.
• 403 (b) retirement plan (if eligibility requirements are met).
• Employee Assistance, wellness and work/life balance programs.
• Extensive opportunities for training, development and professional growth.
• Dynamic and supportive working environment.

How to Apply: You can apply for this opportunity directly through this job posting, Indeed or TCV.net.

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  Prospective employee hired for the part time sign on bonus eligible position will receive the first half of the total bonus after the successful completion of six (6) months of employment, and the second half will be awarded after achieving a “satisfactory” rating or higher on the annual performance evaluation.

Devereux/TCV is dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination policies in all aspects of employment. We celebrate diversity and have a no-tolerance policy for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We value the unique skills, background and experience of all of our colleagues.

• Graduation from an approved nursing program.
• Current PA RN license.
• One (1) year of nursing experience in an outpatient behavioral health setting required.
• Valid PA Driver's License required.

Devereux/TCV has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. We foster a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.