Registered Nurse
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Thrive Behavioral Network is hiring a Registered Nurse. The Registered Nurse at Thrive Behavioral Network provides both programmatic and direct medical care for the Intensive Residential Treatment Services program. This role involves clinical, supervisory, and direct care responsibilities, including oversight of client medical care, medication administration, and training of professional and paraprofessional staff. The nurse will monitor client health, coordinate with community providers, and ensure safe medication practices.
Key focus areas include Assess client health at intake and monitor while in the program, Refer to and coordinate with community psychiatric care providers, and Refer client to or perform annual physical exam if due.
Successful candidates bring Licensed Registered Nurse (RN), Valid Minnesota RN License, and Professional Experience In Direct Service To Individuals With Mental Health Issues. Important skills include Medical Care, Medication Administration, Client Health Assessment, Community Psychiatric Care Coordination, Substance Abuse Disorder Needs Assessment, and Medical Emergency Assessment.
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Who we are: Thrive Behavioral Network! If you want to join an AMAZING Behavioral Healthcare Team, whether just starting out or have been a professional in the field for decades check us out and keep reading!
The People:
We have built amazing teams of healthcare workers who are compassionate, out-of-the-box thinkers, who come to work everyday to knowing that their job will throw them in a few different directions and they like that! We employ people who genuinely like other people, and who embrace differences. You will soon find yourself immersed in a strong team atmosphere where support is in abundance.
Responsibilities:
The Registered Nurse in our behavioral health programs job is both Programmatic and direct medical care for the organization’s Intensive Residential Treatment Services program. Work at this level is both clinical, supervisory, and direct care. Responsible for direct oversight of client’s medical care, medication administration procedures, and oversight of professional and paraprofessional staff administering medications.
To be responsible for monitoring client health status while in the program.
-Assess client health at intake and monitor while in the program.
-Referrals to and coordination with community psychiatric care providers.
-Refer client to or perform annual physical exam if due.
-Address the needs of recipients with co-occurring Substance Abuse Disorder.
-Assess all medical emergencies, including substance abuse problems.
-To assure safe handling and administration of medications.
-Create documentation procedures and forms that assure medications will be used as prescribed.
-Train staff in using proper administration and documentation procedures.
-Observe staff for competency in administering medications and other health related procedures.
-Educate staff regarding medications, side-effects, and drug interactions.
-Educate clients regarding their specific medications, side-effects, and drug interactions.
-Train staff in first aid techniques and response to medical emergencies.
-Provide on-going consultation and advice to staff and clients.
-Order medications as needed.
-Supervise destruction of medications.
-To maintain open and honest communication with the Program Director and Treatment Supervisor and other staff promoting the concept of teamwork and support.
-Inform Program Director and Treatment Supervisor of all significant happenings.
-Communicates client and program needs to Program Director and Treatment Supervisor other staff via timely written and verbal communication.
-Promptly respond to client and staff emergencies in a supportive manner.
-Attend weekly team meetings.
-Monitors medication administration programs with assistance of medical staff (i.e. RN, LPN, etc.)
Minimum Education Required
-Licensed Registered Nurse (RN). Must have a valid license to practice in the State of Minnesota.
-Qualified Mental Health Practitioner in accordance with M Statute 245.462 Subdivision 17 (preferred)
-Must have professional experience in direct service to individuals with mental health issues and experience in management and supervision.
-Must have a sincere desire to work with and promote the delivery of culturally competent services.
Minimum Experience Required
-Licensed Registered Nurse (RN). Must have a valid license to practice in the State of Minnesota.
-Qualified Mental Health Practitioner in accordance with M Statute 245.462 Subdivision 17 (preferred)
-Must have professional experience in direct service to individuals with mental health issues and experience in management and supervision.
-Must have a sincere desire to work with and promote the delivery of culturally competent services.
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Compensation
$40.00 - $41.00
Additional Compensation
This position also would include a $500 sign on bonus- First $250 after 30 days and remaining $250 at 90 days for our new staff members.
Postal Code
56308
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
33889
Job Benefits
With you being offered a full-time position, you will be eligible for health, dental, vision, Employer Sponsored Life/AD&D, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Voluntary Life/AD&D, and Aflac benefits on the first of the month after 60 days of your hire date.
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