Registered Nurse - Flexible

GATEWAY HEALTH SERVICES INC; Lakeville (MN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Training & development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Gateway Health Services Inc. in Minnesota seeks a licensed RN to provide nursing care in a residential setting for individuals with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder. The role includes screening referrals, conducting assessments, and coordinating with the team to meet recipient needs.

The position supports 16 residents, delivering comprehensive health services, education, and preventive care, while collaborating with staff to promote recovery and well-being.

Qualifications

• RN license in Minnesota required
• At least 1 year of experience in helping individuals with serious mental illness
• CPR and First Aid certifications required

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic healthcare within a rehabilitative/therapeutic care framework.
• Engage with clients to build relationships and support personal goals.
• Lead health promotion initiatives as a team member.
• Conduct health education sessions in individual, group, and community settings focusing on prevention/restoration.
• Use experiential learning as interventions to support recovery.
• Liaise between clients and external healthcare providers for holistic care.
• Guide clients to community resources for stabilization.
• Provide coaching on medication management.
• Document observable behaviors and symptoms for records.

Skills

Nursing care

CPR

First Aid

Communication

Health assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Minnesota RN license

Job description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Competitive salary

POSITION PURPOSE

This role involves delivering nursing care within a residential environment for individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder. Responsibilities include facilitating the admission process by screening referrals, conducting assessments, and collaborating with the team to identify immediate and ongoing recipient needs. The position encompasses a comprehensive range of nursing services and involves overseeing the health management of a total of 16 individuals.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

For this role the RN should hold a valid license from the state of Minnesota, with at least one year of prior experience in assisting individuals with serious and persistent mental illnesses. Additionally, the incumbent must meet the following criteria: ability to ambulate and navigate stairways, proficiency in CPR and First Aid with the capacity to respond to emergencies, capability to periodically lift and carry bags weighing up to 25 pounds, possession of a valid Class 'D' Driver's License, a reliable vehicle, a satisfactory driving record, and the necessary insurance.

DUTIES

• Delivering top-tier, specialized, holistic healthcare services within a rehabilitative and therapeutic care framework.
• Engaging proactively with clients to cultivate positive relationships that bolster their efforts in achieving personal goals.
• Collaborating effectively as a team member, taking a lead role in comprehensive health promotion initiatives.
• Conducting health and well-being education sessions in individual, group, and community settings with a focus on preventive and restorative measures.
• Utilizing experiential learning techniques as interventions to support the recovery process.
• Serving as a liaison between clients and external healthcare providers to address holistic health needs.
• Providing information and/or directing clients to community resources for enhanced support and stabilization.
• Offering guidance on medication management through coaching sessions.
• Documenting observable behaviors and symptoms as part of comprehensive record-keeping.