ICORT Registered Nurse

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Monitoring client progress and problems between medication clinics and reporting relevant findings to the psychiatrist/physician.

• Counsel clients on the importance of following the medication regimen and observe client’s response to medication.

• Providing various forms of therapy (individual, group, family, marital) as appropriate to the level of training.

• Complete reports, records, logs, and other required data as required for client records.

• Coordinating all activities regarding required nursing duties and responsibilities.

• Consulting with other staff members regarding clinical cases and issues.

• Assisting the psychiatrist/physician during medication clinics.

• Participating in consultation and education activities.

• Other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.

• Conduct in-service training sessions for staff.

• Attending administrative and clinical staffing.

• Receiving clinical supervision.

• Conducting intakes.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Valid MS driver’s license, personal auto, liability insurance and insurable driving record.

• Maintain a valid nursing license throughout employment.

• Ability to relate to mental health and substance abuse clients.

• Ability to work independently and accept supervision.

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Mississippi.

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