Nurse Specialist

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team at Health Advocates Network, Inc.

The Registered Nurse will provide high-quality nursing care and treatment services to individuals with mental or physical injuries or illnesses, dysfunctional behavior, and/or developmental disabilities.

• Provide professional nursing care and treatment services in a patient or resident care area.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care and treatment plans for residents.
• Direct, evaluate, and coordinate the delivery of nursing care and treatment with members of the nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams.
• Meet with family and residents to assess residents' condition and complete documentation as required by federal and state regulations.
• Perform various nursing tasks, including airway insertion, first aid, catheter insertion, AED, administering oxygen, IV therapy, heparin lock insertion and irrigation, medication administration, injections, treatments, vital signs, nursing protocols, participating in the plan of care, ambu bag, audiogram testing, medications, telebinocular testing, universal/standard precautions, catheter care, catheter insertion, perineal care, documentation of IV Therapy, heparin lock insertion, and irrigation, initiation and care of tubing, care of a heparin well, parenteral management, secondary medication, use of IV infusion pump, use of manual flow regulator, venipuncture, IM, intradermal, subcutaneous injections, dose calculations, inhalers, oral, suppository, topical medication administration, documentation in a Medication Administration Record, Tuberculin testing, accepting and documentation of orders from licensed practitioner, if within the scope of practice, transcription of orders, O2 mask and O2 nasal usage, peak flow meter usage, pulse oximeter usage, respiratory mask usage, suctioning, restraints, specimen collection, ventilator care, o&p collection, urine dip stick, wound culture, ace wrap, anti-embolic hose, arm sling, binders, CPR, evacu chair, isolation, knee immobilizer, K-Pad application, braces, traction, control of hemorrhage, decubitus care, drains, dressing changes, ear irrigation, EKG, enemas, eye irrigation, eye staining, glucometer usage, Hoyer lift technique, jejunostomy tube-enteral nutrition, K Pad machine, nasogastric/gastrostomy feedings, nasogastric tube insertion, nasogastric tube irrigation, nebulizer treatment, nephrostomy, neurological checks, ostomy care, suture/removal, vaginal douche, sterile technique, wound care, blood pressure, vital signs, venipuncture, tracheostomy care, full body assessments, including mini mental health status exam, assessing and completing a Plan of Care.

• Possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing; or possession of a non-renewable temporary practice permit issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
• Ability to enter health data for residents into electronic medical records data base.
• Proficient computer skills to include, but not limited to, Microsoft Office products.

The Registered Nurse will work in a Commonwealth facility, providing care and treatment services to individuals with mental or physical injuries or illnesses, dysfunctional behavior, and/or developmental disabilities.

Health Advocates Network, Inc. offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including opportunities for professional growth and development.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates.