MsJasRN

That is exactly how I feel. I would feel more comfortable if there was another nurse there. Thank you for your input.

Those are all good questions, questions that I didn't ask specifically. One on one meetings with the residents will be done daily but I won't be meeting with all in one day. I believe they will be divided through out the week. I didn't find out the assessment criteria nor specifics on how to monitor their compliance. I will save these questions and ask them. Thank you!

No, I will be the only RN there. What do you think?

It is intimidating knowing that I will be the only RN there. There will be one clinical case coordinator and four case managers whom I will be working with but I will be answering and working closely with the Director of the facility.

Hi All, I would like to get some advice. I'm possibly beginning employment working with patients needing mental health. I'm a new grad with only nursing school experience and I have been offered a position after 7 months of searching in hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical facilities. This new position is not in a hospital setting. It's in a community facility that provides single resident occupancy (SRO) for people who used to be on substance abuse or were homeless and are now receiving services to have a second chance at life. There are 78 residents and I will be the only nurse providing assessments and monitoring their compliance to medications and treatments. As well as running health workshops for them either by myself or using an outside source. What is your opinion regarding a new grad working with mental health patients under this criteria?