What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Manager - Medical Clinic and Nursing Services position at South Mississippi Mental Health Center?
Nurse Manager Job Description
Overview
Oversees the daily operations of the Med Clinic/Nursing Services, providing clinical leadership and supervision to nursing staff while ensuring high-quality care for mental health clients. This position coordinates with psychiatrists to support medication prescribing and monitoring services and supervises the CSU, ICORT, and Float RN positions.
Duties
- Supervises and coordinates the clinical activities of nursing personnel to ensure appropriate medication management for clients.
- Maintains client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
- Ensures nursing assessments comply with DMH standards and the Mississippi Nursing Practice Acts.
- Coordinates medication clinic schedules with psychiatrists and nursing staff.
- Monitors medication effectiveness, side effects, and client responses across the medication program.
- Develops and implements nursing care plans for psychiatric clients.
- Provides medication injections to clients directly or assigns this responsibility to other RNs on the team as needed.
- Supervises the administration of medications and injections according to physician orders.
- Establishes and maintains quality control procedures for medication storage, handling, and administration.
- Provides clinical supervision and performance evaluations for nursing staff.
- Coordinates training and professional development for medication clinic nursing staff.
- Ensures proper documentation in electronic health records.
- Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning and case staffing.
- Serves as liaison between nursing staff and psychiatrists to address medication-related issues.
- Develops and maintains nursing policies and procedures for the medication clinic.
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
- Monitors inventory of medical supplies and medications.
- Addresses client concerns regarding medication management.
- Identifies opportunities for service improvement and implements appropriate measures.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of psychotropic medications, indications, and side effects.
- Proficiency in electronic health record documentation.
- Knowledge of quality assurance and performance improvement methods.
- Ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Current knowledge of evidence-based practices in psychiatric nursing.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff and clients.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Current CPR certification.
- Completion of CPI within the first 30 days of employment.
- Knowledge of DMH standards and requirements.
Education and Qualification Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state of Mississippi.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing.
- Previous supervisory experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
- Working knowledge of the DSM-5.
- Experience with medication management for psychiatric disorders.
Join our team as a Nurse Manager and contribute to providing exceptional care while leading a dedicated team of healthcare professionals.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $31.25 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Psychiatric/mental health nursing: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Pascagoula, MS 39567 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $31