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Registered Nurse (RN)

Communicare

Registered Nurse (RN)

Batesville, MS +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Communicare is a community mental health center in North Central Mississippi that serves Calhoun, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Tate and Yalobusha counties. Communicare offers specialized treatment services for adults with serious mental illness, children with serious emotional disturbances, individuals with substance abuse disorders and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Communicare is currently seeking a Registered Nurse for the Intensive Community Outreach and Recovery Team (ICORT).

    ICORT is a community based team approach for adults with serious mental illness who are at risk of hospitalization

    The Mental Health Nurse is responsible for managing and directing the medical clinics at the various office locations. This requires meeting with clients, consulting with physicians, completing reports and other consultation with other professionals in the office, and general office management.Essential Duties and Responsibilities• Plan, implement, and oversee medical aspects of Communicare’s ICORT program in accordance with the grant requirements as delineated by the Department of Mental Health. Conduct daily staff meetings.• Conduct interviews and assist the Director of Intensive Services in selecting and orienting staff members to work in the ICORT program. Supervise and direct staff members in delivery of services to individuals chosen for the program. • Work closely with Communicare physicians, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and other nurses. • Maintain client documentation in accordance with Communicare policy, Department of Mental Health Standards, Medicaid, other third-party payor regulations, and state Nursing Board regulations. Assist Clinical Director in revising forms as necessary to maintain compliance with such regulations.• Provide and/or arrange for training for staff member as required by the grant, DMH, and Communicare.• Provide direct nursing service such as blood pressure and blood sugar checks to individuals chosen for the program as needed. • Monitor lab orders and results and work closely with physicians to ensure that any needed action is taken.• Serve as liaison between the ICORT program and other agencies/programs as needed to ensure continuity of care for clients served. • Successfully complete training to conduct Pre-evaluation Screenings and perform this service as required.• Monitor and oversee the collection of data and information for reports submitted to DMH. Arrange and monitor client services provided through the team.• Cover after hours and daytime emergency duty as scheduled. Work closely with the Crisis Services Coordinator to ensure appropriate crisis services to individuals.• Serve as a member of Communicare’s interdisciplinary treatment team and attend supervisory staff meetings and staff trainings as assigned.• Attend chancery court meetings/hearings and present information about client progress in treatment. • Work under the supervision of the Director of Intensive Services and perform other duties as assigned. • Work efficiently in Communicare’s Electronic Health Record system.Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)• Registered Nurse with verified degree and current license to practice nursing in Mississippi. Such licensure must be maintained continuously throughout employment at Communicare.• CPR/BLS• Must work effectively with clients suffering from psychiatric conditions, intellectual disabilities, and substance abuse and addiction. Experience in these fields preferred.• Ability to work independently and accept supervision.• Ability to supervise staff. Supervisory experience preferred.• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting.• Valid MS driver’s license, personal auto, liability insurance and Communicare insurable driving record.'• Acceptable criminal background check.• Must be CPI certified or able to complete CPI training and any other training required by DMH and Communicare.

    Because we are the people who care, Communicare offers competitive benefits for full-time employees, including health protection plans, income protection, and paid time off.Our popular benefits:• Medical Insurance• Critical Illness Insurance• Life/AD&D/Long-Term Disability Insurance• Dental/Vision/Term Life/Cancer coverage available• Retirement Plan• 403-B• 403-B matching• 11 Holidays per year• 15 Annual Leave days per year (18 days after 3 years of employment)• 15 Sick Leave per year• Professional Development leave• Jury leave• Military leave

  • Locations
    Batesville, MS • Oxford, MS