RN, Float

PrairieCare; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PrairieCare is seeking a dedicated RN Float to join our team in psychiatric healthcare. This role involves managing patient care in various Metro Sites, ensuring culturally sensitive and effective treatment. Ideal candidates will hold a nursing degree and have a passion for making a difference in mental health services. If you're ready to be part of a mission-driven organization, we invite you to apply!

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

401K with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing School; current MN RN license required.
• 1 year of psychiatric/mental health nursing experience preferred.
• Professional certifications in Mental Health Nursing a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic patient care in Adult and Youth Partial Hospital Programs.
• Administer medications and perform clinical interventions as needed.
• Facilitate nursing groups and manage therapeutic milieu.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Multi-tasking

Crisis Intervention

Education

Nursing Degree

BSN Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR

Job description

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About Us Join PrairieCare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work! Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in psychiatric healthcare? At PrairieCare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to individuals in need. Our comprehensive approach covers the entire spectrum of care, creating a wealth of diverse roles for those who aspire to make a real impact. We believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment. Here, you won't just find a job-you'll discover a fulfilling career path in the mental health field. If you're eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization and help change lives for the better, we invite you to join our dedicated team at PrairieCare. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve! Responsibilities Hours for this role are a 0.8 FTE, Monday - Friday, 8a-430p This role does float to multiple Metro Sites What You'll Do: As an RN Float, you will play a vital role in managing the care of patients in our Adult and Youth Partial Hospital Programs, inpatient units, and clinics. Your responsibilities will include: Holistic Patient Care: Provide non-judgmental, culturally sensitive care that respects the autonomy, dignity, and rights of our patients and their families. Medication Management: Administer medications accurately, monitor for side effects, and educate patients and families about their treatment plans. Clinical Interventions: Perform timely interventions as ordered by physicians, including necessary testing and documentation to ensure safe handoffs to providers. Care Management: Conduct psychosocial, physical, and behavioral assessments, providing individualized directives based on your findings. Collaborative Communication: Work closely with interdisciplinary team members, seeking advice and feedback to ensure the highest standard of patient care. Therapeutic Milieu Management: Utilize therapeutic approaches to create a safe and supportive environment, focusing on reducing the use of restraints and seclusion. Group Facilitation: Plan and facilitate nursing groups, engaging patients in meaningful therapeutic activities during their treatment. Leadership and Delegation: Lead and delegate tasks to Psychiatric Technicians, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Certified Medical Assistants, ensuring a collaborative team approach. Qualifications What you bring: Education: Graduate of an accredited Nursing School; Nursing Degree required. BSN preferred. Licensure: Current licensure as an RN with the Minnesota State Board of Nursing is required. Experience: Evidence of 1 year of psychiatric/mental health nursing experience within the past two years is preferred. Certifications: Professional certifications such as RN ANCC Certification in Mental Health Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, and/or Holistic Health are a plus. Critical Thinking: Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to problem solve effectively. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate and make safe judgment calls in stressful situations, both verbally and in writing. Multi-tasking: Ability to multi-task, use time efficiently, and prioritize appropriately. Flexibility: Ability to provide remote coverage for clinics throughout the PrairieCare system and float to all PrairieCare Clinics, Partial Hospital Programs, and Inpatient units. Crisis Intervention: Ability to intervene in person and on the phone while triaging during pre-crisis or crisis situations, utilizing de-escalation techniques and developing safety plans for patients as needed. Interpersonal Skills: Maintain confidentiality, remain open to others' ideas, and exhibit a willingness to try new things. Technical Skills: Basic computer skills using Microsoft Office products and EHR. Knowledge of Standards: Knowledgeable of the Joint Commission standards for restraint/seclusion use and documentation requirements. Team Dynamics: Ability to react quickly and calmly as part of a team to han le volatile and potentially emergent situations. Quality Management: Demonstrate a commitment to quality management by seeking ways to improve and promote quality, while ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks. Pay range for this position is $38 to $51 depending on education and experience. We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual's pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization. Benefit options include: Medical/Dental/Vision Company paid life insurance Paid time off including sick time Voluntary Short term and long-term disability 401K with company match Flexible spending accounts Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Repayment Join Us: Join us in our mission to provide outstanding support and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we assist. Your contributions can help shape the future of our care services-apply today! We are excited to hear about your interest in this opportunity! If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact me directly, Melissa Frankman, either via email at [e-mail] or by phone at 612-446-3357. If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at [e-mail]. PrairieCare Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PrairieCare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. PrairieCare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process are encouraged to email [e-mail] for assistance.

PrairieCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability or age in admissions, treatment or participation in its programs, services, adolescents and their families. PrairieCare is an Affirmative Action Employer/Equal Opportunity Employer Offers of employment from PrairieCare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background studies.

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