Registered Nurse, (In-Clinic)

Registered Nurse

Characteristics and examples of work:

• Maintains documentation as evidence that all duties are completed in accordance with program requirements contained in the Mississippi Department of Mental Health Operational Standards.
• Maintains proper training, continuing education, qualifications, and other certifications required for this position as written in the Mississippi Department of Mental Health Operational Standards.
• Represents Region 8 and Region 8 Administration in a positive manner at all times both internally and externally.
• Always leads by example and is a positive role model for coworkers.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Must remain board licensed as a registered nurse in Mississippi.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must have a valid Mississippi driver's license.

Reporting supervisor:

Program/facility director, center administrator, center coordinator, clinical directors.

Positions supervised:

None.

Location:

Mental health center clinics, schools, or crisis stabilization units as assigned.