overnight)

Region 8 Mental Health•Brookhaven, MS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Part-Time/PRN Registered Nurse position for the Crisis Stabilization Unit, primarily focusing on weekend and overnight shifts. The role involves maintaining comprehensive documentation according to Department of Mental Health Operational Standards, ensuring all required training and certifications are up-to-date, and providing direct client care. Responsibilities include overseeing facility operations when requested, communicating effectively with peers and supervisors regarding client care, assisting with medical evaluations and screenings, administering medications and treatments, and participating in treatment team planning. The nurse will also provide consultation and education services, respond to emergencies, and maintain ethical conduct in all interactions.

Requirements

Must remained Board Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Mississippi.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Must have a valid Mississippi Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Maintains documentation as evidence that all duties are completed in accordance with program requirements contained in the Department of Mental Health Operational Standards.
Maintains proper training, continuing education, qualifications, and other certifications required for this position as written in the Department of Mental Health Operational Standards.
Provides a minimum of five (5) direct service hours per day.
Provides oversight of assigned facility when requested by supervisor to ensure quality of medical and direct care services.
Effectively communicates to peers and supervisors regarding consumer care.
Assists in the performance of medical evaluations and screenings of consumers upon initial intake.
Assists Physician and clinical staff with mental health evaluations.
Completes and documents consumer vital signs, weight and urine drug screen results as needed.
Provides Medication Education and Monitoring of physical problems for clients.
Participates in treatment team planning as requested by Supervisor.
Provides Consultation and Education Services to staff, consumers and significant others/family members.
Responds to Emergency Contacts from staff regarding consumer problems.
Gives injections and other medical services as directed by a licensed Physician.
Administers medication and medical treatments following standard nursing procedures to Region 8 consumers as needed.
Must adhere to the highest ethical and moral conduct in interactions with individuals and family members served.
Maintains effective communication with consumers, families, supervisors and other staff members.
Prepares reports, documentation and maintain consumer records.
All other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Clinical Director, and Executive Director.