RN- Healing Center - PRN

Shakopee-Mdewakanton-Sioux-Community; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Job summary

Shakopee-Mdewakanton-Sioux-Community is seeking an RN to deliver compassionate, trauma-informed care to adult clients in a residential treatment setting serving Native American communities in Minnesota.

The RN will administer medications, monitor withdrawal management, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, with transportation of clients to offsite appointments using facility vehicles. A strong emphasis on Dakota cultural values and healing practices is central to the role.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota RN license.
• BLS; ACLS preferred.
• 1 year nursing experience in behavioral health or residential care.
• Experience with withdrawal management or substance use treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care including medication administration and monitoring.
• Assess and document medical needs; collaborate with providers.
• Monitor withdrawal symptoms and administer MAT when appropriate.
• Maintain nursing documentation in the EHR (NextGen).
• Assist with admissions, health screenings, and nursing assessments.

Tools

NextGen

Job description

2 to 3 sentences in easy-to-understand terms that highlight key features of the role.

The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers compassionate, trauma-informed nursing care to adult clients in residential (substance use disorder and/or mental health) treatment at the Healing Center. The RN plays a key role in ensuring medical safety, supporting withdrawal management protocols, administering medications, and working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team. This role also includes transporting clients to offsite appointments and other approved activities using facility motorpool vehicles. The RN contributes to a culturally respectful healing environment, with special emphasis on the needs of Native American clients, particularly those from the four Dakota tribes.

Primary Job Duties

4 to 8 core responsibilities of the role.

Provide direct nursing care including medication administration, symptom monitoring, vital signs, and withdrawal management according to clinical protocols.

Assess, document, and respond to medical needs and collaborate with medical providers and interdisciplinary staff.

Monitor and manage withdrawal symptoms and implement provider-ordered medication-assisted treatment (MAT) when appropriate.

Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation in the electronic health record (NextGen).

Participate in admissions, health screenings, and nursing assessments for new clients.

Support safe medication practices, including inventory, storage, administration, and disposal of controlled substances.

Conduct nursing groups and individual sessions to educate clients on medications, health conditions, wellness, and self-care practices.

Assist with crisis intervention and emergency response, including coordination with emergency medical services.

Communicate effectively with clients, staff, and outside healthcare providers to support continuity of care.

Drive clients to offsite medical appointments, community-based services, or other approved events using Healing Center motorpool vehicles.

Support culturally respectful care in partnership with cultural advisors and practitioners.

Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.

Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Healing Center’s mission and client well-being.

Job Requirements

Reflects minimum education, training, certification and experience required in order to meet the expectation of this job.

Current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Minnesota.

Current BLS; ACLS preferred.

One (1) year of nursing experience in a behavioral health, medical-surgical, or residential care setting.

Experience in withdrawal management or substance use disorder treatment preferred.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Knowledge of or willingness to learn Dakota cultural values and healing practices.

Proficient with basic computer and electronic documentation skills; experience with NextGen a plus.

Ability to work with compassion, discretion, and sound clinical judgment.

Must pass a background check and meet tribal credentialing requirements.

Must possess a valid driver’s license, pass a motor vehicle records check, and be insurable under the Healing Center’s policy to transport clients.

This position is subject to testing for drugs (THC included) and alcohol in accordance with Federal Department of Transportation regulations, as well as the SMSC Drug/THC and Alcohol Policy.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

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