Housing Nurse (RN)

Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community mental health center in Minnesota seeks a Housing Nurse (RN) to travel between facilities, providing care and support to clients. This role focuses on health assessments, medication management, and collaboration with community services, offering a supportive environment committed to diversity and growth opportunities for staff.

Benefits

Paid Leave Time

$2,000 Tuition Investment

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

403b Retirement Account with Match

Wellness Program Discounts

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with experience handling clients with severe mental illness.
• Exceptional organization and communication skills required.
• Must hold CPR/AED/First Aid certification or be willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with medication management in onsite medication rooms.
• Conduct general health assessments and provide dietary advice.
• Educate residents on healthy lifestyles in group settings.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Decision-Making

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in health or human services

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Tools

Blood Pressure Cuff

Stethoscope

Thermometer

Job description

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Company Summary

Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center is the community leader in delivering exceptional, responsive and consumer focused behavioral health services. In 1964, we were established by a dedicated group of concerned citizens and government officials of Houston, Wabasha, and Winona counties. In 1965, we opened our first clinic in Winona. Today we provide services in Winona, Houston, Wabasha, Goodhue and Fillmore counties.

Company Summary

Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center is the community leader in delivering exceptional, responsive and consumer focused behavioral health services. In 1964, we were established by a dedicated group of concerned citizens and government officials of Houston, Wabasha, and Winona counties. In 1965, we opened our first clinic in Winona. Today we provide services in Winona, Houston, Wabasha, Goodhue and Fillmore counties.

At Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center, we know the importance of work/ life balance. We allow flexibility in staff members' scheduling to meet this need. We pride ourselves on helping our employees grow and develop within the agency by hiring internally within our organization, when possible. For staff members that need Clinical Supervision to pursue licensing, we offer this education training at Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center for free.HVMHC is committed to enhancing diversity within our team. We strive to foster inclusive work and service environments to support team members and clients with various lived experiences and comprehensive and consumer focused behavioral health services.

TITLE: Housing Nurse

PROGRAM: Housing Services

JOB SUMMARY: Travel between Hiawatha Valley housing facilities in Winona to provide general physical and mental health care to clients who reside onsite.

Job Responsibilities And Essential Functions

• Assist clients with medication management and administration in onsite medication rooms.
• Conduct general health assessments and provide dietary or other physical health advice as necessary and appropriate.
• Participate in groups with residents and other staff to educate others regarding healthy lifestyles.
• Follow-up with residents on medical appointments and support collaboration of provider services as appropriate.
• Establish collaborative, constructive working relationships with community service providers, housing employees and clients.
• Provide consumer education on the basic principles of physical and mental health, as well as interpersonal and social skills, as assigned.
• Attend appropriate conferences and in-service training sessions as necessary to meet licensure and program requirements.
• Participate in clinical supervision as directed.
• Transport clients as appropriate and directed by Program Director to support their mental and physical health needs.
• Participate in Housing Services weekend emergency on-call rotation as assigned.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION: Must be able to walk, sit, stand, crouch, twist, bend, reach overhead, maneuver stairs and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities. Must be able to move around the office on a daily basis. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must communicate with others and exchange information.

Employee regularly operates a computer and other office equipment on a daily basis. Occasional bending and lifting of office materials up to 30 lbs.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

EQUIPMENT USED: Telephone/cell phone, vehicle, computer, scanner, blood pressure cuff, thermometer, stethoscope, scale.

Job Qualifications And Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Must meet minimum qualifications as a Mental Health Practitioner as outlined in MN Statute 245i.04: Sec. 245I.04 MN Statutes
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Able to work with clients with severe and/or persistent mental illness, previous experience providing services to mentally ill clients preferred.
• Exceptional organization and communication skills (oral and written). Decisive and accurate decision-making ability critical.
• Team player, with strong ability to work with peers, clinical and administrative supervisor, community partners, and other clinical staff.
• Possess a high level of human relation skills and the ability to work with and react appropriately to a variety of people in difficult or challenging situations. Ability to calmly and repetitively model appropriate behavior in difficult or challenging situations.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Have skills and knowledge acquired through at least one of the following:
• a course of study in a health or human services related field leading to a bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, or associate’s degree;
• one year of experience with the target population served;
• experience as a certified peer specialist according to Minnesota Statutes, section 256B.0615; or
• meet the requirements for unlicensed personnel under Minnesota Statutes, sections 144A.43 to 144A.483.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a willingness to travel as needed to client or organization locations throughout SE MN.
• Must hold a current certificate in CPR/AED/First Aid or be willing to obtain.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center is committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment free from harassment, violence and discrimination. Our inclusive work environment represents many different backgrounds, cultures and viewpoints. The core values we live by include: integrity, respect, people focused, community focused, continuous improvement, compassion, partnership and collaboration, empowerment and financial stewardship. All Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center owned facilities are smoke/drug free environments, with some exposure to excessive noise, dust and temperature. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of conditions at client sites.

SUPERVISED BY: Program Director

SUPERVISES: None

POSITION DESIGNATION: Non-exempt, Full Time or Part Time

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Benefit Summary

• Paid Leave Time starts accruing at 5.08 hours per pay check (pro-rated for employees under Full-Time).
• Up to 10 days of paid jury duty leave.
• Up to $2,000 Tuition investment and up to $1,500 continuing education funds available.
• Up to 5 days of paid bereavement leave.
• 20% YMCA membership discount OR $50 fitness reimbursement (per year).
• 8 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays per year (pro-rated for 20–39 hour employees).
• 1 paid personal day per year.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance is available for 30–40-hour employees. Medical insurance starts at $9.50 per paycheck. Dental insurance is free for employees only.
• Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance is free for 30–40 hour employees.
• 403b retirement account with employer contribution of 100 percent match, up to 3.5 percent, at one year (1040 hours). Employees are fully vested at one year.
  
  

EEO- We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Completion of and passing the background check is required and a part of the application process, if a job offer is extended to an applicant. Completion of the mental health practitioner

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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