Job Details: Job Location: 1080 N DELAWARE AVENUE, SUITE 600 - PHILADELPHIA, PA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, : At Children’s Crisis Treatment Center (CCTC), our staff is dedicated to addressing the impact of childhood traumatic events and other challenges. The Nurse serves the health care needs of children presenting with crisis and behavioral health issues in a trauma-informed manner.
Summary of Essential Functions:
Collaborate with psychiatrists and clinicians to support treatment and medication management of clients
Conduct nursing assessments and monitor client health status
Meet with family and obtain medical information of child including medication, allergies, history of hospitalizations, etc.
Provide education to families and caregivers regarding medications and health conditions
Dispense prescribed controlled and legend drugs, medications and other controlled substances as required
Maintain accurate medication records and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
Obtain prior authorizations for medications as necessary
Coordinate with pharmacies to ensure timely and accurate prescription fulfillment
Track and follow up on lab results, communicating findings to the clinical team and family
Serve as liaison between families, providers and external medical partners
Support crisis intervention and administer first aid care as needed to CCTC clients
Facilitate acquisition and dissemination of required health records and reports
Educate and advise clients and their parents/caregivers on pertinent and health-related issues through meetings and correspondence
Attend weekly clinical team meetings
Attend and participate in weekly team meetings and in inter-agency meetings, as appropriate
Attend bi-weekly nurses’ meetings
Attends in-service and training meetings as assigned and in accordance with state and CBH regulations
Qualifications:
Licensed Practical Nurse licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
License to dispense prescribed controlled and legend drugs and other controlled substances required.
Must have knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of Nursing care
Minimum of one year’s experience in child or adolescent addictions or mental health nursing, or in or community health care setting.
At least one year’s experience with trauma-informed care in child behavioral health settings.
CPR and First Aid certification required
Bilingual preferred
Technical/Computer Skills:
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Proficient in handling office equipment (faxes, copiers, scanners)
Working knowledge of ECR systems
