Registered Nurse RN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Job summary

PrairieCare in Maple Grove, MN, seeks a Registered Nurse for its Residential Program for Adolescents. You will assess daily functioning, monitor residents, and assist in symptom management to ensure high-quality care in a therapeutic setting.

Responsibilities include admissions assessments, medication oversight, care coordination, and crisis intervention. Requires MN RN licensure, strong communication, and ability to work across shifts in a team-based, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Requires RN licensure and ongoing competence in nursing practices.
• Knowledge of nursing practices and ability to apply clinical judgment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with residents, families, and staff.
• Proficiency with MS Office for documentation and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments upon resident admission and assist in discharge planning within residential programs.
• Track and communicate essential medical information verbally and in documentation.
• Assist in coordinating and scheduling medical appointments for residents.
• Oversee medication-related responsibilities including MAR review and patient education.
• Collaborate with the residential team to maintain a therapeutic environment for clients.
• Build therapeutic rapport with clients and provide basic counseling support.
• Assist clients in practicing daily living skills and respond to crises with de-escalation techniques.
• Contribute to treatment planning by observing behaviors and providing feedback on progress.
• Provide leadership and on-call support to the residential team as needed.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Critical thinking

Communication

Computer skills (MS Office)

Cultural competency

Stress management

Education

RN licensure Minnesota State Board of Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

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.