Registered Nurse- Lighthouse

Thrive Behavioral Network; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Thrive Behavioral Network is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse to support Intensive Residential Treatment Services in Lighthouse, MN. You will oversee medical care, medication procedures, and provide guidance to staff while ensuring client safety and quality of care.

Qualified candidates are licensed in Minnesota with relevant mental health experience and a commitment to culturally competent service. Flexible 16-hour work weeks and a $350 sign-on bonus are offered to join our amazing team.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid Minnesota license.
• Preferred: Qualified Mental Health Practitioner per MN Statute 245.462 Subd 17.
• Experience in direct service to individuals with mental health issues and in management/supervision.
• Committed to culturally competent services and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Monitor client health status and coordinate care in the Intensive Residential Treatment Services program.
• Oversee medication administration procedures and staff competency.
• Coordinate referrals with community psychiatric care providers and medical staff.
• Attend team meetings and provide on-going medical consultations to staff and clients.

Skills

RN licensed MN

Mental Health Practitioner (preferred)

Supervision experience

Direct care experience

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

**$350 Sign-On Bonus**

PART-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE WORKING 16 HOURS EACH WEEK. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING!

Who we are:

Thrive Behavioral Network! If you want to join an AMAZING Behavioral Healthcare Team, whether just starting out or have been a professional in the field for decades check us out and keep reading!

The People:

We have built amazing teams of healthcare workers who are compassionate, out-of-the-box thinkers, who come to work everyday to knowing that their job will throw them in a few different directions and they like that! We employ people who genuinely like other people, and who embrace differences. You will soon find yourself immersed in a strong team atmosphere where support is in abundance.

Responsibilities:

The Registered Nurse in our behavioral health programs job is both Programmatic and direct medical care for the organization’s Intensive Residential Treatment Services program. Work at this level is both clinical, supervisory, and direct care. Responsible for direct oversight of client’s medical care, medication administration procedures, and oversight of professional and paraprofessional staff administering medications.

• To be responsible for monitoring client health status while in the program.
• Assess client health at intake and monitor while in the program.
• Referrals to and coordination with community psychiatric care providers.
• Refer client to or perform annual physical exam if due.
• Address the needs of recipients with co-occurring Substance Abuse Disorder.
• Assess all medical emergencies, including substance abuse problems.
• To assure safe handling and administration of medications.
• Create documentation procedures and forms that assure medications will be used as prescribed.
• Train staff in using proper administration and documentation procedures.
• Observe staff for competency in administering medications and other health related procedures.
• Educate staff regarding medications, side-effects, and drug interactions.
• Educate clients regarding their specific medications, side-effects, and drug interactions.
• Train staff in first aid techniques and response to medical emergencies.
• Provide on-going consultation and advice to staff and clients.
• Order medications as needed.
• Supervise destruction of medications.
• To maintain open and honest communication with the Program Director and Treatment Supervisor and other staff promoting the concept of teamwork and support.
• Inform Program Director and Treatment Supervisor of all significant happenings.
• Communicates client and program needs to Program Director and Treatment Supervisor other staff via timely written and verbal communication.
• Promptly respond to client and staff emergencies in a supportive manner.
• Attend weekly team meetings.
• Monitors medication administration programs with assistance of medical staff (i.e. RN, LPN, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN). Must have a valid license to practice in the State of Minnesota.
• Qualified Mental Health Practitioner in accordance with M Statute 245.462 Subdivision 17 (preferred)
• Must have professional experience in direct service to individuals with mental health issues and experience in management and supervision.
• Must have a sincere desire to work with and promote the delivery of culturally competent services.

Position Requirements

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN). Must have a valid license to practice in the State of Minnesota.
• Qualified Mental Health Practitioner in accordance with M Statute 245.462 Subdivision 17.
• Must have professional experience in direct service to individuals with mental health issues and experience in management and supervision.
• Must have a sincere desire to work with and promote the delivery of culturally competent services.

Job Details

Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time

Shift Days

Position Registered Nurse

Number of Openings 1

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Hiring Manager(s) Rhonda Ueke

Req Number NUR-26-00024

Location Lighthouse

About the Organization

The mission of Thrive Behavioral Network is to provide innovative, safe and accessible healthcare services for individuals with disabilities. By improving quality of life through a variety of residential, outpatient, and community services while focusing on respecting individual care needs, we foster choice, hope and independence for all people.

Rule 36 Limited Partnerships of Duluth first formed in 1992 and operated three group homes throughout Minnesota. Since then Rule 36 Limited Partnerships of Duluth has been renamed and rebranded to Thrive Behavioral Network, LLC and our company has grown, both in size and services. Today we operate 26 programs across the state and provide services for disabled individuals. We provide person-centered in-patient and out-patient care, as well as mobile crisis services.

This position is currently accepting applications.