Registered Nurse- Crisis Stabilization Unit (3p-11p) at Communicare – Batesville, Mississippi

Responsibilities:

1. Coordinating all activities regarding required nursing duties and responsibilities,
2. Assisting the psychiatrist/physician during medication clinics,
3. Monitoring client progress and problems between medication clinics and reporting relevant findings to the psychiatrist/physician.
4. Counsel clients on the importance of following medication regimen and observe client’s response to medication.
5. Complete reports, records, logs and other required data as required for client records,
6. Conduct in-service training sessions for staff.
7. Conducting intakes.
8. Attending administrative and clinical staffing.
9. Providing various forms of therapy (individual, group, family, marital) as appropriate to level of training.
10. Receiving clinical supervision.
11. Participating in consultation and education activities.
12. Consulting with other staff members regarding clinical cases and issues. Other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.

Qualifications:

1. Registered Nurse with verified degree and current license to practice nursing in Mississippi. Such licensure must be maintained continuously throughout employment at Communicare.
2. Must work effectively with clients suffering from psychiatric conditions, intellectual disabilities, and substance abuse and addiction. Experience in these fields preferred.
3. Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting.
4. Ability to accept supervision and work toward Communicare program goals.
5. Valid Mississippi driver’s license and transportation, with insurable driving record and liability insurance.
6. Acceptable criminal background check. Pass drug screen; Communicare is a drug-free workplace.