Registered Nurse

Position Summary

The RN - PACT is responsible for the overall medical care of assigned individuals, including the service delivery of basic nursing assessments; delivery of client/family education and diagnostic procedures; consultation with physicians; and carrying out of doctor's orders. 75% of nursing care is provided in the community setting.

Education Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an Accredited nursing program and a licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Virginia or appropriate multi-state license. BSN preferred.

Types of Experience

• One year of experience providing nursing services as an RN is required. May consider LPN experience for a Registered Nurse who worked as an LPN prior to becoming an RN; however, LPN experience will not be credited toward RN compensation determinations.

Preferred Credentials

• Registered Nurse Virginia

Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of community mental health and public health in order to provide advocacy and enhance an individual's treatment and access to community resources.
• Knowledge of nursing best practice.
• Knowledge of principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to mental health, physical health, intellectual disabilities and substance abuse.
• Knowledge of psychiatric/medical medications/treatments.
• Knowledge and ability to administer medications.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses or techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively in order to facilitate treatment and relay information to others as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge and ability to perform medical interviews in order to obtain information and to formulate appropriate treatment plans and referrals.
• Knowledge and ability to produce, read, and relay medical lab results.
• Ability to develop and maintain therapeutic relationships.
• Ability to promote positive, collaborative, and professional working relations among co-workers and representatives in the community.
• Ability to record data and complete documentation within established expectations and by communicated deadlines.
• Ability to respond effectively to changes in the work environment in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to work in and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holiday, etc.) as required.
• Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver's license. May be called upon to travel to any Horizon worksite; transport clients, provide services to client @other locations. Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites.
• Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training; includes both verbal de-escalation skills and physical skills techniques to be utilized with consumers as needed.