Part-Time Pediatric Psychiatric Nurse

Education

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 social service 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

Education

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 social service 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 recognized as a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year and is one of only nine companies in Mississippi to earn this certification for 2025–2026. At Canopy, employees are committed to fostering a healthy workplace culture built on trust and driven by a shared mission: helping children thrive and empowering 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 Part-Time

- Position Overview

• The Registered Nurse (RN) provides quality nursing services, including; assessing, formulating nursing diagnoses, planning, implementing, and evaluating the individual needs of youth in the Private Mental Health Center.
• The RN is responsible for statewide training of staff on taking vital signs and the proper documentation and communication required after taking vital signs.
• The RN also assists the physicians and nurse practitioners within the Private Mental Health Center as they care for youth and families.
• The RN provides direction, supervision, and evaluation with regard to the Nursing Practice Act.
• The RN will also be the central point of contact and entry for Order Connect in the Canopy Children's Solutions electronic health record throughout the Private Mental Health Center Clinics.
• 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 Director of Nursing.

Job Responsibilities

• Basic Nursing Responsibilities:
• Utilize the nursing process to identify and resolve health problems as needed.
• Review all physicians’ orders and implement within 2 hours.
• Implement physician’s standing orders as necessary.
• Systematically review youth record for pertinent changes in behavior or health on each shift.
• Complete 24 - hour Nursing Report with each shift.
• Complete AIMS testing bi-monthly on each youth on anti-psychotic medications.
• Act as a positive role model for all youth as well as Resident Advisors daily.
• Coordinate medical and dental appointments as needed.
• Coordinate physician referrals and medical consultations as needed.
• Complete vital signs flow sheet weekly on each youth.
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