The Registered Nurse should have a passion for severe mental illness and will be a part of the multi-disciplinary team that provides care to patients experiencing their first episode of psychosis at the Early Psychosis Intervention Clinic.

Responsibilities

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in outpatient settings

• Knowledge of computer programs for clinical data entry

• Self-motivated with good organizational skills

• Ability to work with a diverse population

• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work performed

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current Louisiana licensure by date of hire

• Two (2) years nursing experience including one (1) year of experience in an outpatient clinical setting

• Phlebotomy certification

• Experience with agencies where mental healthcare is delivered to adolescents and young adults

• Experience with care delivery to patients with psychotic disorders