Lead Registered Nurse- Evenings

Newport Healthcare; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 106,020,096 - 151,866,624; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off including sick time

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

Newport Healthcare is seeking a Lead Nurse to support the Nursing Manager in guiding the nursing team and delivering direct patient care. The role involves chart audits, policy reviews, and coordinating with care teams and families.

Ideal candidates will have RN or LPN/LVN licensure with at least two years in nursing and management, preferably with mental health experience, and be proficient in EMR and clinical documentation.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN or LPN/LVN with current licensure.
• Minimum two years of nursing and management experience.
• Experience in mental health or substance abuse preferred.
• Professional and customer-focused with strong communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor nursing team and assist with staffing.
• Provide direct patient care and conduct assessments.
• Review policies and ensure compliance with standards.
• Communicate with parents, external providers, and treatment team.
• Ensure MAR accuracy and medication counts; document daily.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

RN or LPN/LVN

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

Alongside the Nursing Manager, the Lead Nurse is responsible for assisting with leading and mentoring the nursing team. The position will provide direct client care, conduct chart audits, review policies and procedures, and communicate with clients’ parents, outside providers and other members of the treatment team.

What you’ll do

Hours for this role are evenings, 2 p‑10:30 p and every other weekend.

Essential Duties

• Ensure nursing policies, procedures, and services are adhered to during the shift.
• Assist with nursing team and staffing schedules as needed.
• Available for afterhours support and on‑call assistance.
• Ensure nurses are current in competencies, performance evaluations, licensure, certifications, and other annual training in accordance with company policy, Joint Commission, and licensing standards.
• Provide direct patient care, including assessing, planning, and evaluating patients.
• Evaluate any medical complaint from a client during on‑site hours and relay information to appropriate NP/MD.
• Maintain accurate medication administration records (MAR) in paper or electronic medical record and ensure accurate medication counts logged daily, verified at intake, and reconciled at discharge.
• Communicate with care coordinators (CCs) regarding medication concerns.
• Assist with interview process alongside the Nursing Manager.
• Coordinate with operations staff to order any/all medical equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Makes You a Great Fit

Education and Experience Requirements

• Licensed RN or LPN/LVN.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in nursing and management preferred.
• Experience in mental health and/or substance abuse preferred.
• Professionalism: demonstrates professional behavior reflective of Newport Healthcare’s Mission Statement, Vision, and Values.
• Customer Focus: actively demonstrates dedication to meeting expectations and requirements from internal and external customers and uses information for improvements.
• Stability: consistently demonstrates through conduct and communications the stability required to credibly and effectively assist clients.
• Communications: demonstrates ability to clearly and succinctly communicate both verbally and in writing; can get messages across that have the desired effect.
• Fast‑Paced Environment: must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Functional Skills: must have the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Dependability: commits to doing the best job possible; follows instructions, responds to management direction; keeps commitments; meets attendance and punctuality guidelines; responds to requests for service and assistance; takes responsibility for own actions.
• Computer Skills: ability to access systems and to accurately enter and save data. Typical systems might include Word, Outlook (email and calendaring), EMR, and online learning.

Pay range for this position is $37 to $53 depending on education and experience. We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual’s pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.

Benefit Options Include

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Paid time off including sick time
• Voluntary short‑term and long‑term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email [e-mail] for assistance.