Registered Nurse, (In-Clinic)

Region 8 Mental Health•Hazlehurst, GA

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing and medical services to consumers at Mental Health Center clinics, schools, or Crisis Stabilization Units as assigned. The role maintains documentation and required training, continuing education, qualifications, and certifications in accordance with Mississippi Department of Mental Health Operational Standards. The nurse represents Region 8 positively, models professional conduct, and communicates effectively with consumers, families, peers, supervisors, and other staff. The position provides at least five direct service hours per day and may provide oversight of an assigned facility when requested by a supervisor. Clinical duties include assisting with intake evaluations and screenings, supporting mental health evaluations, obtaining and documenting vital signs, weight, and urine drug screen results, providing medication education and monitoring physical problems, administering medications and treatments, and giving injections or other medical services as directed by a licensed physician. The nurse also participates in treatment planning when requested, provides consultation and education, responds to staff emergency contacts about consumer problems, and prepares reports and maintains consumer records. Other duties may be assigned by the Supervisor, Clinical Director, or Executive Director.

Requirements

Maintain a Mississippi Board license as a Registered Nurse.
Pass a criminal background check.
Hold a valid Mississippi Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Maintain documentation showing duties are completed in accordance with Mississippi Department of Mental Health Operational Standards.
Maintain required training, continuing education, qualifications, and certifications.
Represent Region 8 and its administration positively and serve as a positive role model for coworkers.
Provide a minimum of five direct service hours per day.
Provide oversight of an assigned facility when requested by a supervisor to support quality medical and direct care services.
Communicate effectively with peers and supervisors regarding consumer care, and with consumers, families, supervisors, and other staff.
Assist with medical evaluations and screenings of consumers during initial intake.
Assist the physician and clinical staff with mental health evaluations.
Complete and document consumer vital signs, weight, and urine drug screen results as needed.
Provide medication education and monitor clients’ physical problems.
Participate in treatment team planning when requested by a supervisor.
Provide consultation and education to staff, consumers, and significant others or family members.
Respond to emergency contacts from staff regarding consumer problems.
Give injections and provide other medical services as directed by a licensed physician.
Administer medication and medical treatments to Region 8 consumers as needed, following standard nursing procedures.
Maintain the highest ethical and moral conduct in interactions with individuals and family members served.
Prepare reports, complete documentation, and maintain consumer records.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Clinical Director, and Executive Director.