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REGISTERED NURSE

Philadelphia, PA, USPosted 1 weeks ago
hybridRegular Full Time

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Purpose

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for overseeing and coordinating medical care for individuals receiving services through RHD. The RN monitors health status, administers medications, supports treatment planning, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to promote recovery, stability, and overall wellness.

This role supports residents through clinical monitoring, medication management, education, and coordination of medical and behavioral health services while ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

  • Conduct daily mental status assessments for 6–12 residents

  • Identify early signs of psychiatric relapse, medication side effects, or medical concerns

  • Maintain accurate and detailed nursing documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR)

  • Document progress toward treatment plan goals

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support individualized recovery plans

  • Respond to psychiatric and medical emergencies when needed

Medication & Health Management

  • Administer medications using the electronic medication administration record (eMAR)

  • Complete narcotic counts at the beginning and end of shifts

  • Monitor medication administration and observe residents for side effects or reactions

  • Ensure prescriptions remain current and coordinate with physicians as needed

  • Coordinate medical care with psychiatrists, primary care physicians, and specialists

  • Assist residents with scheduling and attending medical appointments when necessary

  • Complete required nursing assessments and physical health screenings within regulatory timelines

Education & Resident Support

  • Provide education to residents regarding medication management and health needs

  • Facilitate or participate in educational groups and program activities

  • Engage regularly with residents to monitor changes affecting treatment or recovery goals

Program & Team Participation

  • Document resident contact and group activities as required

  • Participate in case consultations, staff meetings, and supervision

  • Attend required trainings and maintain compliance with licensing standards

  • Support program operations to ensure continuity of care


Qualifications

Education & Licensure

  • Current Pennsylvania RN 

  • CPR and First Aid certification required

  • Valid Driver's License for a minimum of three years 

  • Associates Degree in Nursing

Experience

  • Behavioral health or criminal justice experience preferred



Skills & Competencies

  • Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills

  • Ability to respond effectively in crisis or emergency situations

  • Strong collaboration and communication with multidisciplinary teams

  • Ability to educate residents about health and medication management

  • Strong organizational and time management skills


Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds occasionally

  • Ability to stand, walk, sit, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift

  • Ability to reach, bend, kneel, crouch, or climb stairs when required



About Company:

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations, stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.

Inperium Inc., Apis Services, Inc. and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.

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