What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (Intensive Community Outreach and Recovery Team - ICORT) position at Region 8 Mental Health?
REGISTERED NURSE (Intensive Community Outreach and Recovery Team - ICORT)
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
Salary : $74,784 - $108,034