Nurse Manager/Medical Clinic and Nursing Services

Nurse Manager/Medical Clinic and Nursing Services

Position Summary

This position coordinates with providers supporting medication prescribing and monitoring services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports the clinical activities of personnel to ensure appropriate medication management for clients.
• Maintains client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Ensures nursing assessments comply with DMH standards and the Mississippi Nursing Practice Acts.
• Provides medication education to patients, addressing side effects, efficacy, and other relevant medication-related topics.
• Monitors medication effectiveness, side effects, and client responses across the medication program.
• Develops and implements nursing care plans for psychiatric clients.
• Provides medication injections to clients directly.
• Supervises the administration of medications and injections according to physician orders.
• Establishes and maintains quality control procedures for medication storage, handling, and administration.
• Manages the Nursing Pool Inbox, including processing medication refill requests from pharmacies, handling prior authorizations, and responding to pharmacy calls.
• Triages patient requests received in EPIC.
• Performs lab result follow-ups and orders labs for therapeutic drug levels.
• Maintains sample medications inventory, ensuring proper storage, documentation, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Coordinates training and professional development for medication clinic staff.
• Partner with local nursing schools to develop and implement clinical nursing rotations focused on mental health services, while providing comprehensive on-site clinical supervision and educational support for assigned students.
• Ensure proper documentation in electronic health records.
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning and case staffing.
• Develops and maintains nursing policies and procedures for the medication clinic.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
• Monitors inventory of medical supplies and medications.
• Addresses client concerns regarding medication management.
• Utilizes a person-centered approach in all client interactions, ensuring care is individualized, respectful, and aligned with each client's goals and preferences.
• May provide nursing coverage to the Intensive Community Outreach Team (ICORT) during team nursing coverage needs.
• Identifies opportunities for service improvement and implements appropriate measures.

Education and Qualification Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state of Mississippi.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing, preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Working knowledge of the DSM-5.
• Experience with medication management for psychiatric disorders.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of psychotropic medications, indications, and side effects.
• Proficiency in electronic health record documentation.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and performance improvement methods.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Current knowledge of evidence-based practices in psychiatric nursing.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff and clients.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Current CPR certification.
• Completion of CPI within the first 30 days of employment.
• Knowledge of DMH standards and requirements.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.

How to Apply

You may also pick up an application at Human Resources (2915 Canty Street, Pascagoula, MS 39567).

Job Details

Category: South Mississippi Mental Health Center

Status: Open

Location: Pascagoula-Gautier Area

Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000 DOE

Posted: July 1, 2026 11:15 AM

Closing: Open Until Filled

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