Registered Nurse - CARES Center - Part-Time - 7:00 am-11:00 pm - Saturdays

Canopy Careers•Jackson, MS

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides quality nursing services to youth in the Private Mental Health Center, including assessing individual needs, formulating nursing diagnoses, planning and implementing care, and evaluating outcomes. The RN assists physicians and nurse practitioners in caring for youth and families, and provides direction, supervision, and evaluation consistent with the Nursing Practice Act. The position coordinates nursing services in consultation with the Director of Nursing and recognizes and supports the abilities and professional development of nursing personnel. The RN trains staff statewide on taking vital signs and on the required documentation and communication following vital-sign collection. The RN also serves as the central point of contact and entry for OrderConnect in Canopy Children's Solutions’ electronic health record throughout the Private Mental Health Center Clinics.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Mississippi.
Minimum of two years’ experience in a psychiatric setting.
Minimum of one year of experience working with children and adolescents.
Current CPR certification.
At least 21 years old.
Valid driver’s license and ability to be covered by the organization’s insurance provider.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, and communicate in a therapeutic and professional manner.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to identify and resolve health problems as needed.
Review physicians’ orders and implement them within two hours.
Implement physician standing orders as necessary.
Systematically review each youth’s record on each shift for pertinent changes in behavior or health.
Complete a 24-hour Nursing Report with each shift.
Complete AIMS testing bi-monthly for each youth taking anti-psychotic medications.
Act as a positive role model for youth and Resident Advisors.
Coordinate medical and dental appointments, physician referrals, and medical consultations as needed.
Complete a weekly vital signs flow sheet for each youth.
Initiate special procedures in the physician’s absence, obtain a physician’s order, supervise their use, and report all usage to the Nursing Coordinator.
Participate in Youth Behavior Review Meetings and Case Consultations as needed.
Serve as a liaison between clinical and administrative staff.
Provide training and education services for clinical and administrative staff as needed, including statewide training on taking vital signs and the required documentation and communication.
Implement Plans of Correction for Infection Control issues.
Ensure prescriptions are entered for all PMHC youth and monitor prescriptions for possible errors.
Report OrderConnect issues and process-improvement ideas to a supervisor, and answer OrderConnect questions as soon as possible.
Perform other duties as assigned.