Registered Nurse - Part-Time (7:00am - 3:00pm, alternating weekends)

Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and family support solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward:

• The voice of our children and families always comes first
• Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger
• We take great joy in service to others
• Our families and our communities deserve our very best

Canopy has been designated a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year, and is one of only eight companies in Mississippi to qualify for this certification in 2024-2025. Canopy’s employees are charged with building a healthy work culture within their teams, that focus on trust, and the collective goal of helping kids thrive and families to overcome extraordinary challenges.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive Compensation
• 403b Retirement Plan with Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• PTO/Vacation
• Employee Wellness Program and Counseling Services

Registered Nurse - Position Overview:

• The Registered Nurse (RN) provides quality nursing services including; assessing, formulating nursing diagnoses, planning, implementing, and evaluating the individual needs of each individual.
• This position organizes, administers, and supervises implementation and evaluation of a nursing care plan for each individual.
• The RN provides direction, implementation, supervision, and evaluation with regard to the Nursing Practice Act. 
• This position recognizes the abilities and potential of all nursing personnel and assists each individual in the attainment of optimum performance. 
• Coordinates nursing services in consultation with the Nurse Manager and the Director of Nursing. 
• The Registered Nurse assures the proper supervision of the individuals served by helping to establish a balanced therapeutic environment on each shift.

Job Responsibilities:

Basic Nursing Responsibilities:

• Utilize the nursing process to identify and resolve health problems as needed.
• Administer medication daily as scheduled.
• Review all physicians’ orders and implement safely.
• Implement physician’s standing orders as necessary.
• Systematically review client for pertinent changes in behavior or health each shift.
• Complete 24 hour Nursing Report with each shift.
• Complete AIMS testing at admission, bi-monthly, and discharge on each client on anti-psychotic medications.
• Act as a positive role model for all clients as well as Resident Advisors daily.
• Coordinate medical and dental appointments as needed.
• Coordinate physician referrals and medical consultations as needed.
• Complete vital signs as ordered on each client
• Initiate the use of Emergency Safety Interventions (ESI) in the physician’s absence, obtain a physician’s order for the use of ESI, and supervise the use of ESI.
• Complete Therapeutic Pass/Discharge Form when a youth leaves and returns to campus.

Nursing Responsibilities specific to the CARES School Program

• Provides first aid care of students during school time.
• Maintains security of school health supplies.
• Verifies and records immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health data as appropriate in school files.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Participates in Child and Family Team Meetings.
• Participates in Clinical Community Meetings, morning meetings, and weekend planning meetings, as needed.
• Participates in monthly nursing meetings lead by Director of Nursing.
• Participates in monthly individual supervision with Director of Nursing.
• Serves as liaison between the clinical and administrative staff.
• Provides training and education services for clients, clinical and administrative staff as needed.
• Implement Plan of Correction for Infection Control issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Mississippi.
• Two years’ experience in psychiatric setting preferred.
• One-year experience in working with children and adolescents preferred.
• Current Certification in CPR.