Adolescent Mental Health Nurse: Compassionate, Impactful Care

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 5%

Medical and Dental Insurance

Health Savings Account

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Flexible scheduling

ND Health Care Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

The Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch is seeking a Mental Health Nurse for our Minot campus. This full-time role (40 hours/week) supports youth ages 5-18 in a residential adolescent psychiatric facility.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement and adjust care plans, ensuring trauma-informed, holistic care while maintaining professional standards. We offer a flexible weekday schedule with occasional evenings and on-call rotations; candidates should be dependable, patient, and

Qualifications

• Must hold a current North Dakota Registered Nurse license.
• Experience in mental or behavioral healthcare is preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and stay organized in a dynamic setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for youth ages 5–18 in a psychiatric residential facility.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to assess progress and adjust care plans.
• Respond to medical/psychiatric emergencies with timely assessment and intervention.
• Attend youth-focused meetings and contribute to person-centered care plans.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule and be available within one hour when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization & multitasking

Reliability

Education

North Dakota RN license

Job description

The Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch is seeking a Mental Health Nurse for our Minot campus. This full-time role (40 hours/week) supports youth ages 5-18 in a residential adolescent psychiatric facility.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement and adjust care plans, ensuring trauma-informed, holistic care while maintaining professional standards. We offer a flexible weekday schedule with occasional evenings and on-call rotations; candidates should be dependable, patient, and