Part Time Registered Nurse- Health Educator (RN)

Northstar Behavioral Health MN; Minnesota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northstar Behavioral Health MN is seeking a Registered Nurse for the RN Health Educator position. The role involves delivering and documenting nursing services, including staff education and medication administration training. Reporting to the Executive Director of Nursing, the RN will also coordinate intakes and manage care plans.

Eligible candidates must be licensed in Minnesota, with a minimum of two years free from chemical use problems. Strong computer skills and CPR certification are also required for this comprehensive health education role.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the State of Minnesota as a Registered Nurse.
• Must have two years of freedom from chemical use problems.
• Must pass a State of Minnesota Background Check.
• CPR Certification or attain within 30 days.
• Ability to use Microsoft office programs and other computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the Executive Director of Nursing.
• Works with DON to create Health Education Curriculum for staff.
• Responsible for working with Treatment Director on scheduling of groups.
• Works as floor nurse 25% of the time and as needed.

Skills

Licensed Registered Nurse

CPR Certification

Microsoft Office programs

Computer skills

Job description

Northstar Behavioral Health Network provides specialized treatment for individuals battling opioid and stimulant addiction and offers intensive residential treatment services.

Purpose Statement

Responsible for ensuring and/or delivering and properly documenting the nursing services provided, including admissions, discharges, outside clinic visits, medical changes, and the like. The RN Health Educator is responsible for orientation, medication administration training, and staff education on current health conditions. The RN Health Educator will report directly to the Executive Director of Nursing and will be responsible for giving care under the direction of the Director of Nursing and the Chief Medical Officer.

Key Result Areas

• MAR Errors, less than 3 per site, per quarter
• Chart Compliance, 75%
• Holistic Care Plan Delivery 80%
• Medical Service Hours 32 hours per site, per week
• Mantoux Compliance - staff 90%
• Staff turnover, 1 per month, not including promotion

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Reports Directly to Executive Director of Nursing
• Works with DON to create Health Education Curriculum for staff
• Works with DON to create Health Education Curriculum for clients
• Responsible for working with Treatment Director / Clinical Supervisor on scheduling of groups
• Works with DON to identify outside sources of education for clients and staff
• Works with Nurse Manager coordinate intakes and Holistic Care Plan Management
• Works as floor nurse 25% of time and as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the State of Minnesota as a Registered Nurse
• Must have two years of freedom from chemical use problems
• Must pass a State of Minnesota Background Check
• CPR Certification or attain within 30 days
• Ability to use Microsoft office programs and other computer skills