What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Outpatient Mental Health Clinic position at Family Services of Chemung County, Inc?
Job Description: The Clinic Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to assigned patients in an outpatient mental health clinic. Records patient histories, performs various diagnostic tests, administers medications, and develops patient care plans in conjunction with other medical professionals.
Responsibilities:
- Assesses clients care needs and prepares, implements, and evaluates the nursing care plan.
- Counsels and guides individual and families in the prevention of illness and attainment of maximum health.
- Maintains detailed client records.
- Maintains strict inventory of medication samples.
- Administers injections or other medications as ordered by the prescriber using the framework of the three P’s (right time, right medication, right patient, right dosage and right route).
- Instructs the client regarding diet, medications and health habits.
- Participates, engages, listens, and learns in individual and team meetings
- Supports a culture that prioritizes professionalism, kindness, teamwork, staff development, and compassion to ourselves, each other, and our clients. Represent the agency in the community with courtesy and professionalism
- Reviews and adhere to all agency policies and procedures
- Other assignments and tasks may be added at the discretion of supervisor.
Requirements: Applicants will have graduated from an accredited school of Nursing. BSN is preferred. Two or more years of clinical nursing practice is required. Experience in an outpatient mental health setting or other mental health backgrounds is preferred.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Outpatient
Work Location: In person
Salary : $33