Registered Nurse, School-Based

Region; Brandon, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Region is seeking a Registered Nurse to work in school-based settings across Mental Health Center Clinics, Schools, or Crisis Stabilization Units as assigned in Mississippi. The role requires maintaining standards, documenting care, and providing direct nursing services in collaboration with physicians and clinical staff.

The RN will perform medical evaluations, administer medications, monitor patients, and contribute to treatment planning while ensuring compliance with program requirements and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintains documentation showing duties are completed per Mississippi DMH Operational Standards.
• Provides at least five direct service hours per day.
• Assists in medical evaluations and screenings for new intakes.
• Administers medications and injections under licensed physician direction.
• Provides Medication Education and monitoring of medical issues for clients.
• Prepares reports and maintains consumer records.
• Communicates effectively with peers, supervisors, consumers, and families.

Skills

RN license MS

Criminal background check

Driver's license

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) - Mississippi

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE, School-Based

Description

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