What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at Mental Health Association - Western MA?
The Mental Health Association, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse. This position coordinates those functions and activities that provide for, maintain, and promote the health of Persons in need of psychiatric services. S/he works within the Adult Community Care Services model, establishing open communication, support, and accountability among co-workers.
Person Services
Program Staff Development Services
Insures program and staff are in compliance with MAP regulations and performs medication audits as part of MAP policy.
Collateral/Environmental Services
Works within processes and procedures of referral source
- Notifies supervisory staff immediately in the event of a person served crisis, suspected illegal activity, or any behavior constituting an incident in the program
- Liaisons with other service providing agencies
Administrative Responsibilities/Record Keeping
Maintains medical and medication records in accordance with standard format and timetables to include physical assessment and progress reports and other specialized documentation which is required
Professional Growth and Development
31. Attends Agency-required trainings and seeks and uses external training opportunities
32. Participates in relevant Agency and/or community task forces
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of persons served behavioral dynamics
- Knowledge related to treatment of person served population
- Knowledge of psychotropic medication
- Knowledge of medication side effects
- Knowledge of medical symptoms and treatments
· Able to react to change productively and to handle other tasks assigned due to changing environments.
- Ability to train staff and persons served regarding medication and medical topics pertinent to Person served population
- Certification to be MAP instructor or ability to become certified
· Possess current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and willingness to use personal vehicle for work purposes
Required Education and Experience
· 2 years experience working with psychiatric population
· Registration with the Massachusetts Board of Nursing as RN
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (403B, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Long Term Disability