Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity).

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Psychiatric Nurse (LPN)

Req Code: 2018:2132-033

County: Philadelphia County, PA

FT/PT: Full Time

Location:

Schedule: 12am - 8am

Job Description/Essential Functions:

Horizon House, Inc. is a nationally recognized provider of services to adults with support needs due to developmental disabilities, behavioral health issues, and substance abuse. Horizon House is Pennsylvania's oldest psychiatric rehabilitation agency. Since 1952, we have been dedicated to helping people with mental illness, drug and alcohol addictions, developmental/intellectual disabilities, and homelessness to stabilize their lives and to help them live as independently as possible in the community. With over 100 locations throughout South and North Eastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware, Horizon House provides services to a diverse population focusing on individual strength and choice. Currently, we are seeking a full time Psychiatric Nurse (LPN) to work in our Behavioral Health Services Division.

Purpose: * To provide and assist team members in coordinating the behavioral and physical health care needs of program participants. Supervision Received: * Receives general direction from the Director. Receives medical direction from the program psychiatrist and/or physical health doctor, when applicable. Supervision Exercised: * N/A

Job Qualifications:

• Licensed RN/LPN in the State of PA.
• Prior experience in community mental health and/or substance abuse treatment settings.
• Knowledge of psychiatric clinical and psychosocial rehabilitation practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good writing and computer skills for documenting in an electronic health record.
• Team oriented.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and analytic skills.
• Must be available for scheduled emergency on-call service.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Scope: * Frequent talking and listening. * Will require crisis intervention in emergency situations, including managing aggression. * Must be available for local travel * Scheduling flexibility and possible on-call work are necessary. * Will be required to report to work during emergencies including inclement weather.

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including: medical & dental, (9) nine paid holidays, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plan, voluntary tax sheltered annuity, transit benefit program, opportunities for advancement and more. To be considered an applicant, please you can apply at  and click on the careers tab. Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer * M/F/Veteran/ Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Horizon House is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, Horizon House considers qualified applicants for positions without regard to  race, color, religious creed, gender identity, marital status, military status, ancestry, national origin, English Limited Proficiency (LEP), age, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, source of income, familial status, domestic or sexual violence victim status, LGBTQ, AIDS or HIV status, union membership,  veteran status, psychiatric disability, other disability or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation is available during the application process upon request without penalty.  Horizon House is committed to these principles in our employment practices.