Crisis Stabilization Unit RN in Escatawpa, MS

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Maintains client confidentiality at all times.
• 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.

Education & Qualification Requirements

Required
• Completion of an accredited nursing program
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Mississippi.

Preferred
• Previous experience in a mental health setting strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of the DSM.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person