RN / Registered Nurse - Unit Clinic

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating all activities regarding required nursing duties and responsibilities,
• Assisting the psychiatrist/physician during medication clinics,
• Monitoring client progress and problems between medication clinics and reporting relevant findings to the psychiatrist/physician.
• Counsel clients on the importance of following medication regimen and observe clients response to medication.
• Complete reports, records, logs and other required data as required for client records,
• Conduct in-service training sessions for staff.
• Conducting intakes.
• Attending administrative and clinical staffing.
• Providing various forms of therapy (individual, group, family, marital) as appropriate to level of training.
• Receiving clinical supervision.
• Participating in consultation and education activities.
• Consulting with other staff members regarding clinical cases and issues. Other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with verified degree and current license to practice nursing in Mississippi. Such licensure must be maintained continuously throughout employment at Communicare.
• Must work effectively with clients suffering from psychiatric conditions, intellectual disabilities, and substance abuse and addiction. Experience in these fields preferred.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting.
• Ability to accept supervision and work toward Communicare program goals.
• Valid Mississippi drivers license and transportation, with insurable driving record and liability insurance.
• Acceptable criminal background check. Pass drug screen; Communicare is a drug-free workplace.

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