Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing and 1 year of related experience OR Registered Nurse and 2 years of related experience.
• Valid PA Registered Nurse license
• Valid Drivers’ license and the ability to drive an agency vehicle
• Pre-employment drug testing
• Act 32/34/73 Clearances

Work Schedule:  (non-exempt/hourly)  37.5 hours per week- shifts and days negotiable (mainly daylights and evenings).  Responsibility includes covering nursing needs at multiple facilities, including but not limited to: Journey Home LTSR, Monarch Springs LTSR, Pioneer LTSR, EAC, RTFA and CIRA

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 THE ROLE:  The Nurse will play a critical role in providing comprehensive medication management and health-related support services to individuals served. Responsibilities include administering medications, delivering medication and health education, assessing general health needs, and coordinating physical and mental health care. The Nurse will support wellness through education related to physical fitness, nutrition, and overall well-being, and will provide supportive therapy and other therapeutic interventions as appropriate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer and manage medications in accordance with physician orders and agency protocols.
• Provide medication education and training to individuals served.
• Assess general health needs and provide health and wellness education.
• Coordinate physical health treatment and schedule medical appointments.
• Support individuals in developing healthy lifestyles through fitness, nutrition, and wellness education.
• Offer supportive therapy and other nursing interventions as needed.
• Participate actively in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including daily medication records.
• Deliver services across multiple mental health residential and crisis residential settings including:  Journey Home LTSR, Monarch Springs LTSR, Pioneer LTSR, EAC, RTFA and CIRA

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.