Registered Nurse, School-Based

Region8mhs; Brandon (MS); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Region8mhs in Brandon, Mississippi is seeking a Registered Nurse for school-based health initiatives. The role involves maintaining documentation, providing medication education, and assisting with medical evaluations of consumers.

The ideal candidate will be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Mississippi and will possess strong communication skills along with the ability to respond to emergencies. The position mandates adherence to ethical standards and documentation compliance.

Qualifikationen

• Must remain Board Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Mississippi.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must have a valid Mississippi Driver’s License.

Aufgaben

• Maintain documentation as per program requirements.
• Provide direct service hours and oversight as needed.
• Assist with medical evaluations and screenings.
• Communicate effectively regarding consumer care.
• Administer medications and medical treatments.

Kenntnisse

Documentation and compliance

Communication with peers and supervisors

Medical evaluation assistance

Medication administration

Emergency response

Ausbildung

Board Licensed Registered Nurse in Mississippi

Jobbeschreibung

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