Registered Nurse

· Provides nursing assessments in compliance with DMH standards and within the scope of Mississippi Nursing Practice Acts and Rules and Regulations.

· Evaluates client’s response to medications i.e. effectiveness and/or side effects and documents appropriately.

· Administers medication injections as prescribed by physician and follows all other physicians orders.

· Monitors clients’ belongings for items of safety concern and/or contraband. Removes any unsafe or inappropriate items and reports removal to the program supervisor.

· Remains awake and alert at all times to provide supervision of clients and to provide assistance when needed.

· Maintains case record documentation that is adequate, appropriate, complete, and timely.

· Identifies and reports to supervisor in a timely manner any safety concern or any unusual incidents in the work environment.

· Assists in monitoring the physical environment of the facility ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the environment at all times.

· Attends and participates appropriately in clinical staffing as requested.

· Responds to client’s needs in an appropriate and timely manner.

· Demonstrates appropriate interactions with coworkers that promote a pleasant work environment.

· Participates as a team member to provide a nurturing and consistent therapeutic treatment environment.

· Develops a rapport with individuals and cultivates a safe and supportive relationship.

· Completes additional job duties assigned by supervisor.

· Maintains licensure and seeks professional clinical training opportunities.

· Participates in interagency collaboration for the provision of client services.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

· Excellent time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

· Current CPR status at all times.

· Completion of CPI within the first 30 days of employment.

· Valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance.

· Thorough knowledge of psychotropic medications’ indications for use and side

· effects.

· Completion of annual training in compliance with DMH standards.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

· Completion of an accredited nursing program

· Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Mississippi.

· Previous experience in a mental health setting strongly preferred.

· Working knowledge of the DSM.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $62,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine
• Hospital Medicine
• Psychiatry
• Public Health

Physical Setting:

• Clinic
• Community health center
• Hospital
• Inpatient
• Outpatient
• Rehabilitation center

Supplemental Pay:

• Differential pay
• Overtime pay

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Pascagoula, MS 39581 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pascagoula, MS 39581: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $62,400