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Horizon House Inc Nurse Manager in Norristown, Pennsylvania
Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity).
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Nurse Manager
Req Code: 2023:3287-001
County: Montgomery County, PA
FT/PT: Full Time
Location: 3287-CH:Valleybrook Rd.
Schedule: Flexible - 40 hours
Job Description/Essential Functions:
Horizon House, a non-profit organization, has been widely recognized for its services as a provider of community-based behavioral health, intellectual disabled and homeless services in Eastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware. Each year, Horizon House provides a continuum of services at over 100 sites to over 4,500 adults with psychiatric or developmental disabilities, drug and alcohol addictions, and/or homelessness. A pioneer in the field of community-based rehabilitation, Horizon House is widely recognized for its innovative approach to the delivery of services in a community setting. Currently, we are seeking a Full Time Nurse/Supervisor with experience working with medically fragile individuals in a residential/community setting. In this position you will : - Coordinate and deliver patient care through the utilization of the nursing process including assessment, planning of care, implementation, resident and family education and evaluation of care. - Coordinate and monitor the overall daily operation of residential home, ensuring appropriate service provisions to residents. - Provide care and supervision of all assigned residents to ensure a safe, healthy, secure and pleasant environment, which promotes and reinforces resident growth and development. - Assist in the design and implementation of the individual Program Plans and document client progress as they move through the service delivery system. - Advocate resident growth toward independence in self care, daily living skills, socialization and community living.
Job Qualifications:
The requirements are: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing; Registered Nurse with experience in community nursing and/or developmental disabilities; or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required. Able to supervise for a distance with a least 5 years on management experience. Must have experience with trach, G-tube, J-tube and ventilation machines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Computer skills a must Highly developed organizational and detail skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Possession of a valid driver's license with a acceptable driving record. You must apply on our website to be considered an applicant.
Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Veteran/ Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Ability to lift and position patients of various weights to and from assorted patient equipment while maintaining patient comfort and safety. *Frequent talking and listening. Requires the ability to carry, fold, kneel, reach stack, stoop and bend which may include direct intervention with clients. *Must be available for local travel. *Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills. May require crisis intervention to emergency situations.
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 th se principles in our employment practices.