Registered Nurse- WestWay

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources has an opening for a Registered Nurse at our acute care residential facility in Laurel, MS. This position plays a significant role in coordinating medical services and providing nursing needs for adults suffering from serious mental illness.

About the role

The RN works in conjunction with the mental health care team to provide safe and effective treatment to the consumer during time of crisis in an effort to promote a positive environment in order to return to their community. West Way is a 24-hour facility opened 365 days per year.

Schedule

12-hour shifts (7p-7a or 7a-7p).

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing required
• MS RN Licensure required
• Experience working in a crisis unit preferred
• Independent work ability required
• Crisis de-escalation skills required

Responsibilities

• Monitors clients receiving medications
• Provides coordination and monitoring of psychiatric schedule
• Provides emergency services as needed
• Provides general psychotherapeutic nursing and educational interventions to clientele