Registered Nurse, School-Based

Region 8 MH-MR; Brandon (MS); Vor Ort; USD 47.000 - 63.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Region 8 MH-MR in Mississippi is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse, School-Based, to maintain documentation and support daily medical and mental health services within school and community settings.

The role requires a valid Mississippi RN license, a clean background check, and a Mississippi driver’s license. You will administer medications, assist in evaluations, and help with treatment planning alongside the clinical team.

Qualifikationen

• Must be a Board Licensed Registered Nurse in Mississippi.
• Criminal background check required.
• Valid Mississippi Driver’s License.

Aufgaben

• Maintain documentation per Mississippi DMH Operational Standards.
• Provide at least five direct service hours per day.
• Administer injections and medications per physician orders.
• Assist in medical evaluations and mental health assessments.
• Prepare reports and maintain consumer records.
• Participate in treatment team planning.

Kenntnisse

Direct patient care

Communication with staff and families

Medication administration

Documentation and record keeping

Emergency response

Ausbildung

Registered Nurse license (Mississippi)

Jobbeschreibung

Full-time

REGISTERED NURSE, School-Based

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.
• 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 remained 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

Salary Description

$55,000 / year