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

Canopy Children's Solutions•Jackson, MS

14h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides quality nursing services to youth in Canopy Children's Solutions' Private Mental Health Center, including assessing individual needs, formulating nursing diagnoses, planning and implementing care, and evaluating outcomes. The RN trains staff statewide on taking vital signs and the proper documentation and communication that follows. The RN assists physicians and nurse practitioners in caring for youth and families, provides direction and supervision in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act, and serves as the central point of contact for OrderConnect in the organization's electronic health record across Private Mental Health Center clinics. The position supports nursing personnel in achieving optimum performance and coordinates nursing services in consultation with the Director of Nursing. The role is part-time and scheduled Saturdays from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse license in Mississippi.
At least two years of experience in a psychiatric setting.
At least one year of experience working with children and adolescents.
Current CPR certification.
At least 21 years of age.
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 physicians’ standing orders as necessary.
Systematically review youth records each shift for pertinent changes in behavior or health.
Complete a 24-hour Nursing Report each shift.
Complete AIMS testing twice monthly for each youth taking antipsychotic 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 vital signs flow sheet weekly for each youth.
Initiate special procedures in a 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 liaison between clinical and administrative staff.
Provide training and education to clinical and administrative staff as needed.
Implement Plans of Correction for infection-control issues.
Ensure prescriptions are entered for all Private Mental Health Center youth in OrderConnect and monitor them for possible errors.
Report OrderConnect issues and process-improvement ideas to a supervisor and answer questions about OrderConnect as soon as possible.
Perform other duties as assigned.