Nurse - RN - Part Time
* * $3,500 COMMITMENT BONUS - External Candidates * *
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for assessing client physical and mental health status, as well as substance use history; Providing client education, assisting the psychiatric provider in providing medical/Medication Assisted Treatment services to identified clients. Additional duties include monitoring & administering injectable medications, documenting client progress toward recovery and serving as a client liaison to the physician through effective management of client walk-ins, phone consultation and scheduled appointments. Also responsible for conducting comprehensive nursing assessments as indicated. We provide medication assisted treatment (MAT) in the form of Vivitrol/Naltrexone, Suboxone, Sublocade, Brixadi for appropriate individuals.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Current licensure as Registered Nurse by State of Pennsylvania;
2. Experience working with individuals with mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders is preferred.
3. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, organizational skills and the ability to effectively work with a team.
4. Strong clinical skills with working knowledge of mental health system and recovery principles.
5. Ability to effectively work with persons with mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance abuse disorders and forensic issues and encourage their participation with comprehensive treatment plans.
6. Act 33/34/31 and FBI Clearances
7. Valid driver's license with access to a vehicle during scheduled work hours.
Today, Stairways Behavioral Health is the most progressive mental health care provider in Erie, serving more than 8,000 people annually and employing more than 280 full and part-time mental health professionals. The conviction of the founders remains Stairways' mission 60 years later, focusing primarily on adults.
Stairways in an affiliate of Journey Health System, headquartered in Bradford, PA.
Stairways Mission:
Stairways Behavioral Health assists persons with mental health care and addiction needs at any stage of life in their recovery by providing comprehensive rehabilitation, treatment, and supports essential for living, working, learning and participating fully in the community.