Registered Nurse - Flexible

Gateway Health Services; Lakeville (MN); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Competitive salary

Job summary

Gateway Health Services in Lakeville, Minnesota, seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) program. The RN will support adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders, focusing on medication safety and collaborative care with the treatment team.

This part-time, flexible schedule role emphasizes independent nursing assessments, medical coordination, documentation in the EHR, and adherence to Minnesota IRTS and Chapter 245I

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in Minnesota.
• Strong assessment, communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with medication management and coordination of medical care.
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule based on program and admission needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments for new admissions, including reviewing medical histories and medications.
• Review referrals and determine if medical needs can be safely managed within IRTS.
• Oversee medication management, reconciliation, education, and coordination with providers.
• Monitor clients' physical health, med side effects, and status changes.
• Coordinate medical appointments, labs, and follow-up care with external providers.
• Provide nursing education and health/wellness group facilitation as needed.
• Collaborate with mental health professionals and treatment team to support integrated care.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation in the EHR.
• Ensure nursing services, meds, and documentation meet Minnesota IRTS and 245I requirements.
• Respond to medical concerns and provide nursing guidance within scope.

Skills

Strong assessment

Communication

Documentation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

RN license in Minnesota

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Competitive salary

Registered Nurse - Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS)

Gateway Health Services Inc.

Location: Lakeville, MN

Position Type: Part-Time / Flexible Schedule

Schedule: Flexible hours, with some availability for admissions and coordination with the treatment team.

Position Summary

Gateway Health Services Inc. is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and flexible Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) program in Lakeville, Minnesota.

Our 16-bed residential program serves adults experiencing serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. The RN plays an important role in supporting clients' physical and mental health needs, promoting medication safety, and collaborating with our multidisciplinary treatment team.

We are looking for an RN who is comfortable working independently, managing nursing responsibilities efficiently, and maintaining flexibility to meet the changing needs of our residential program.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments for new admissions, including reviewing medical histories, medications, and identifying immediate healthcare needs.
• Review referrals and collaborate with the treatment team to determine whether medical needs can be safely managed within the IRTS setting.
• Oversee medication management, including medication reconciliation, monitoring, education, and coordination with prescribing providers.
• Monitor clients' physical health conditions, medication side effects, and changes in medical status.
• Coordinate medical appointments, laboratory testing, and follow-up care with external healthcare providers.
• Provide individualized nursing education and facilitate health and wellness groups as needed.
• Collaborate with Mental Health Professionals, rehabilitation staff, and program leadership to support integrated treatment.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete nursing documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Ensure nursing services, medication practices, and documentation meet applicable Minnesota IRTS and 245I regulatory requirements.
• Respond to medical concerns and provide nursing guidance to staff within the scope of the position.
• Support infection prevention, medication safety, and other quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Minnesota.
• Strong assessment, communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with medication management and coordination of medical care.
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule based on program and admission needs.

Preferred:

• At least one year of nursing experience in behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, residential treatment, or a related setting.
• Experience working with adults diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and/or substance use disorders.
• Familiarity with Minnesota IRTS programs and Chapter 245I requirements.
• Experience using electronic health records.

Schedule and Flexibility

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing a flexible schedule that works for both the RN and the program.

• Part-time position with flexible scheduling.
• Hours may be arranged around admission needs, nursing assessments, medication oversight, and other program responsibilities.
• Some flexibility in scheduling nursing visits and administrative responsibilities.
• Occasional schedule adjustments may be needed to support new admissions or urgent nursing concerns.

Why Join Gateway Health Services?

• Flexible scheduling and a supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the recovery of adults living with serious mental illness.
• Small, 16-bed residential program.
• Collaborative clinical and administrative leadership.
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing behavioral health organization.