Staff Nurse - RN or LPN

Company: Comhar Inc.
Location: Easton
Posted on: March 19, 2026

Job Description:

Description: We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Staff Nurse to join our team. This role responsible for medication administration and monitoring, health assessments, coordination of medical care, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team to support residents’ physical and mental health needs. The ideal candidate is patient, observant, and able to respond effectively in a fast-paced, recovery-focused environment. Full-Time | Part-Time| Available In the Easton, PA 18042 Area Salary: $31.00/HR Staff Nurse Open Shifts: - Saturday & Sunday 7am-7pm/8am-8pm - Saturday & Sunday 7pm-7am/8pm-8am - Tuesday-Saturday 12am-8am - PRN/Per Diem (weekend availability is required) Job Summary The Staff Nurse provides comprehensive nursing services to residents within a Long-Term Structured Residence (LTSR) program, supporting individuals with serious mental illness in a recovery-oriented residential setting. This role is responsible for medication administration and monitoring, health assessments, coordination of medical care, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team to support residents’ physical and mental health needs. The Staff Nurse utilizes trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based nursing practices while ensuring compliance with all regulatory, safety, and documentation requirements. Staff Nurse Responsibilities: - The Staff Nurse works from a recovery framework within the team providing health and wellness care, medication education, group psycho education, therapeutic interventions (evidenced based practices preferred), cultural competence and trauma informed care to help individuals obtain their recovery goals. - Provision of assistance to residents who are unable to self-administer medication. Supervision of self-administered medication when indicated. Injection of medication when prescribed. Participation in education of residents regarding their medications, including assisting residents who are unable to self-administer medication to become able to do so. - Participation in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings as assigned. - Participation in Quality Improvement Program as assigned. - Timely reporting of all crises and unusual incidents to Nurse Manager and LTSR Director (Immediately if indicated; otherwise within 24 hours). Immediate reporting of psychiatric and medical crises to Psychiatrist. - Compliance with all internal and external requirements and regulations regarding record keeping and recording. - Observance of Universal Precautions in administering medications, disposing of needles, and handling waste products, etc. - Provision of direct service to residents, including assistance with personal hygiene, bathing/showering and all other tasks of daily living as needed. - Leading activities with residents, including educational, social, and leisure programs for which residents’ input is elicited. Participating in community integration activities as needed. - Regular and relevant documentation in clinical chart and utilizes other designated forms. - Attendance at all meetings and training sessions as assigned. - Reporting of all non-emergent shift and shift personnel problems to Nurse Manager and/or LTSR Director in timely and accurate manner. - In the event of a staff call out, works to secure appropriate coverage via existing team members or other contracted/approved temporary staff organizations. - Compliance with all COMHAR policies and procedures with no unauthorized exception. Employees are eligible for generous benefit options including but not limited to: Full-time and Part-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance, life and disability coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and additional voluntary options such as disability, accident, and pet insurance. Requirements: Staff Nurse Job Requirements: - High school diploma/GED required - BS in Nursing preferred - 1-2 years of mental health or related experience preferred. - Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, with strong reading and writing skills is preferred but not required. - Current Driver's License; satisfactory driving record; eligible to operate program vehicles. - Must have current nursing license required - Must have own transportation - Forensic experience is preferred About COMHAR: COMHAR is a nonprofit human-services organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives. Our mission is: “To provide health and human services that empower individuals, families and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives.” Serving the Philadelphia region since 1975, COMHAR provides a wide continuum of behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability, substance use, and social support services. With programs that include outpatient treatment, residential services, community-based recovery centers, supportive housing, and specialized services for children, families, and diverse populations, COMHAR delivers person-centered care rooted in dignity, respect, and community integration. Today, COMHAR’s team supports more than 5,500 people each month, helping individuals build stability, independence, and meaningful connections in their communities. COMHAR strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. COMHAR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace. COMHAR, Inc. is a not-for-profit community-based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law. Compensation details: 31-31 Hourly Wage PI72577fca1e86-36205-39375316

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