Registered Nurse- Willow Haven

Thrive Behavioral Network; Lake Elmo (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Behavioral Network is seeking a Registered Nurse to oversee medical care for residents in our Intensive Residential Treatment Services program. You will supervise medication administration and work with a multidisciplinary team to support client health.

The role requires Minnesota RN licensure and experience in mental health care; preference for someone with supervisory experience and a commitment to culturally competent care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with Minnesota license required.
• Preferred: Qualified Mental Health Practitioner per M Statute 245.462 Subd. 17.
• Experience in direct service to individuals with mental health issues and experience in management/supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical care for residents in Intensive Residential Treatment Services.
• Administer medications and supervise staff in medication administration.
• Monitor client health at intake and during stay; coordinate with providers.
• Create and maintain medical documentation procedures and forms.
• Provide ongoing consultation to staff and clients on health-related matters.
• Respond to medical emergencies and ensure safety protocols are followed.

Skills

RN license

Mental health experience

Education

RN License Minnesota

Job description

Description

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.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Position Registered Nurse

Number of Openings 1

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Hiring Manager(s)

Req Number NUR-26-00025

Location Willow Haven

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.