Mental Health Nurse

Management and Training Corporation•Littlefield, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Registered Nurse performs nursing duties in the mental health unit to prevent illness and promote good mental health, in compliance with MTC Medical and customer directives. Based at the Texas Civil Commitment Center in Littlefield, Texas, the nurse works with an interdisciplinary care team to provide skilled nursing care, support treatment planning, and care for residents in a secure treatment setting. The role includes comprehensive patient assessment, nursing care planning, medication administration and education, crisis intervention, coordination with psychiatrists and other mental health providers, and ongoing documentation of patient status and treatment responses in the electronic medical record. The nurse may also be required to work on an on-call basis and perform other assigned duties within their capabilities.

Requirements

Degree in nursing.
Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas or a compact state.
Current CPR certification.
Work within the Texas State Board of Nursing scope of practice.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Successfully complete required pre-service and annual training after hire.
Maintain security clearance.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including psychosocial evaluations; develop individualized nursing care plans and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, revising plans as needed.
Read, understand, and implement psychiatrist’s orders.
Coordinate communication with the psychiatrist regarding medication and treatment orders, and respond to emergencies as required.
Provide crisis intervention and management for patients experiencing acute disturbances.
Coordinate scheduling for mental health providers and psychiatrists.
Assist the psychiatrist with patient examinations and treatment procedures.
Administer medications according to policies and procedures and comprehensively document treatments.
Educate individuals with mental illness about medication benefits and potential side effects, particularly those of psychotropic medications.
Continuously assess patient conditions and document mental status, physical health, and medication responses in the electronic medical record.
Provide care for patients with various psychiatric conditions and behaviors, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Apply knowledge of psychiatric disorders when planning nursing care strategies.
Work on an on-call basis as required.
Perform other duties as assigned within the incumbent’s capabilities, as determined by management.