Registered Nurse RN

Newport Healthcare; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Healthcare in Minnesota is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Residential Program for Adolescents. The role focuses on assessing daily functioning, monitoring symptoms, and supporting care in a therapeutic residential setting.

Responsibilities include admissions assessments, coordinating medical appointments, medication administration review, and collaboration with the team to maintain a safe, supportive environment. On-call duties and crisis intervention may be involved.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of nursing practices through an accredited program.
• Current RN licensure with Minnesota State Board of Nursing.
• Must have critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to communicate and make safe judgments in stressful situations.
• Basic computer skills including Outlook and Word.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments on resident admission and assist with discharge planning.
• Track and communicate medical information verbally and in writing.
• Coordinate and schedule medical appointments for residents.
• Oversee medication-related tasks and review MARs.
• Collaborate with the residential team to maintain a therapeutic environment.
• Build therapeutic rapport and provide basic counseling support.
• Assist residents in daily living skills and provide crisis intervention.
• Participate in treatment planning and observe client progress.
• Provide leadership during on-call rotations and advise other on-call staff as needed.
• Demonstrate professional insight and seek supervision as needed.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Cultural competency

Education

RN licensure in Minnesota

Job description

What You\'ll Do

The Registered Nurse providing services in our Residential Program for Adolescents will play a vital role in assessing and monitoring the daily functioning of residents, while also assisting in symptom management to ensure optimal care and support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments upon resident admission and facilitate necessary discharge planning within residential programs.
• Track and communicate essential medical information effectively, both verbally and through written documentation.
• Assist in coordinating and scheduling medical appointments for residents.
• Oversee medication-related responsibilities, including reviewing medication administration, obtaining informed consent, providing medication education to residents, families, and staff, and reviewing the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
• Collaborate with the entire residential team to create and maintain a therapeutic environment for clients.
• Build therapeutic rapport with clients and offer basic counseling support.
• Assist clients in practicing daily living skills and provide crisis intervention, including de-escalation techniques and safety holds.
• Engage in treatment planning for clients by observing behaviors, implementing therapeutic interventions, and providing feedback on client progress.
• Offer leadership and consultation to the residential team by participating in the administrator on-call rotation, which may involve varying hours of availability.
• Provide guidance to other administrators on-call regarding medical or medication-related issues as necessary.
• Demonstrate psychological insight and self‑awareness in understanding client behaviors and interventions, and actively seek supervision and consultation regarding the challenges and demands of the residential RN role.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Requires knowledge of nursing practices, which can be gained only through an accredited school of nursing. Current licensure as an RN with the Minnesota State Board of Nursing is required.
• Requires knowledge of nursing practices
• Must have critical thinking skills and problem‑solving ability
• Ability to communicate and make safe judgment calls in stressful situations.
• Must have basic computer skills using Microsoft Office including Outlook and Word
• Be oriented and educated in gender, cultural differences and in age appropriate care
• Ability to smoothly and rapidly shift between dissimilar tasks
• Ability to make effective decisions while in stressful situations and circumstances

Compensation for this role ranges from $38-$51 per hour depending on education and experience.

Additional Details

Weekday shift-7am-7:30pm, Afternoon shift-10a-10:30p and Weekend shift-8am-8:30pm.Great benefits and competitive compensation.