Job Purpose/Summary

The Outpatient Nurse provides nursing services to consumers and nursing support to medical prescribers in the outpatient setting. The incumbent utilizes medical and behavioral health skills to assist with the removal of medically related barriers to progress, as well as a professional nursing process to provide a holistic approach to nursing interventions. The position promotes mental health and physical well-being throughout treatment and crisis intervention. The Outpatient Nurse utilizes technical nursing skills to administer, dispense, and safe guard medications stored at the various agency centers. The incumbent performs nursing duties in accordance with standard agency practices and as per nursing license guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Nursing license by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (LPN).

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 months of experience working in a psychiatric setting preferred.
• Experience with child, adolescent, and adult psychiatric nursing and/or substance abuse preferred.

Licenses, Certifications & Clearances:  

• Act 33/34 Clearances
• FBI Clearance
• Valid State of PA Class 1 Drivers License

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Exhibits ethical business behavior and maintains confidentiality of information and compliance as required by WFS policy.
• Ability to exhibit cultural sensitivity and to contribute to a work environment where diversity is welcomed and supported.
• Commitment to supporting the Quality Whole Person Care® service philosophy and work-place culture.
• Ability to work effectively with children, adolescents, adults, their care givers, and other supports.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and have the awareness of when to seek guidance or supervision.
• Ability to provide education to consumers, family, and staff regarding diagnosis, medications, and current treatment plan.
• Knowledge of biological, pharmaceutical, social, and behavioral sciences relevant to child, adolescent, and adult psychiatric nursing.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations and requirements relative to psychiatric/behavioral health nursing.
• Critical observation, assessment, and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of available community resources that may be needed as additional supports.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and electronic medical record (EMR) keeping.
• Ability to travel locally in between work sites.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts mental health and physical health assessments, as needed and according to the ANA standards of nursing practice, providing appropriate follow-up.
• Provides consultation/education to consumers, family members, and other support staff, as needed, via phone or in person.
• Develops and maintains a treatment plan, which reflects consumer needs and goals. Reviews and updates the treatment plan with multidisciplinary treatment as per department regulations.
• Prepares and administers medications as ordered by the agency MD and as per agency policies and nursing license regulations. Assists in safeguarding medications stored on agency premises in accordance with agency policies.
• Assists medical prescribers with ordering any diagnostic testing and in assessing the need for medication refills and any potential adverse reactions.
• Monitors laboratory results. Informs prescriber of any abnormal lab results or health-related issues. Recommends medical follow-up when appropriate. Assists consumers with arrangements for medical follow-up when necessary.
• Completes any needed prior authorizations for consumers to obtain prescription medications and/or treatments.
• Supports the agency in the development, implementation, and interventions of the Medication Assisted Treatment Program.
• Acts as the consultant between behavioral health and physical health providers to improve coordination of care.
• Assesses crises and responds to agency crisis codes. Assists in coordinating an appropriate plan of action.
• Adheres to all privacy regulations and laws.
• Acts in compliance with nursing licensure regulations and requirements.
• Displays a working knowledge of agency and community resources. Refers consumers needing other services. Contacts collateral resources, such as physicians, other agencies, and supportive services. Collaborates with pharmacies, physicians, laboratories, service providers, schools, etc.
• Maintains clinical records. Documents contacts with consumers and collaterals. Updates records/forms, as needed, and reviews ECR/charts for compliance with county and state regulations.
• Completes all assigned trainings and stays up-to-date with current safety standards. Employs “universal blood and body fluid precautions” as recommended by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) when administering medications or providing direct care. Maintains clinical competence by utilizing supervision, current literature, consultation, and staff development opportunities.
• Provides coverage for all nursing services as directed by the Supervisor – Nursing.
• Acts as a consultant for other departments in regard to medical issues within the realm of nursing education.
• Adheres to PA regulations and the requirements set forth by the federal agencies of OSHA and the Department of Transportation governing the management of infectious, chemotherapeutic, and pharmaceutical waste.

Quality Whole Person Care® is Wesley Family Services’ service philosophy that aims to enhance the clinical care provided to individuals served while also helping to strengthen the way we support one another as colleagues.  WFS has embedded QWPC practices which emphasize every person has value in all aspects of services and work-place culture.

WFS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policies for both current and prospective employees prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin (including limited English proficiency), age, sex assigned at birth, sexual orientation, transgender identity, gender transition, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, or military/veteran status.

$5,000 HIRING BONUS paid in installments: $1,500 at 90 days, $1,500 at 6 months, and $2,000 at 1 year!!

Hundreds of accredited continuing education credits (CEUs) from national and state boards offered!

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Education: Nursing license by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (LPN)

Experience:
· Minimum of 6 months of experience working in a psychiatric setting preferred
· Experience with child, adolescent, and adult psychiatric nursing and/or substance abuse preferred

New Kensington, PA

Wesley Family Services offers the following benefits:
ALL EMPLOYEES:
Tuition discounts - up to a 20% discount on tuition for certain degree programs at local partnering colleges
Annual performance evaluations with pay increase eligibility
Employee Assistance Program
Free licensure supervision (minimum work hours may apply)
WFS Wellness Center
myStrength
Discounted home, auto, and pet insurance
FULL TIME EMPLOYEES:
10 paid holidays + paid Celebration Day
15 paid time off days 1st year, 20 paid time off days 2nd year, continues to increase
Tuition reimbursement for qualifying courses of up to $2,000 per semester or course ($6,000 per fiscal year maximum reimbursement)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of work)
Two weeks paid parental leave
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short term and long term disability insurance