RN, Residential

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

Job summary

PrairieCare is seeking a Residential Nurse to assess daily functioning of residents, support symptom management, and coordinate care in our residential programs. You will lead nursing assessments at admission, monitor meds, and participate in treatment planning with the team.

This role requires MN RN licensure, strong communication, crisis de-escalation skills, and comfort with shifting priorities in a fast-paced setting. On-call rotation involvement is possible.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Minnesota
• Accredited nursing program required
• Strong communication and stress management skills
• Basic computer skills including Outlook and Word
• Cultural awareness and age-appropriate care

Responsibilities

• Perform admission nursing assessments and plan discharge needs
• Communicate key medical information verbally and in writing
• Coordinate medical appointments for residents
• Oversee medication administration and MAR review
• Collaborate with residential team to maintain a therapeutic environment
• Provide basic counseling and crisis intervention
• Contribute to treatment planning and monitor client progress
• Participate in on-call rotations and advise on-call leadership
• Seek supervision to manage challenges of the RN role

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication under pressure

Basic computer skills

Cultural competence

Multitasking

Decision making under pressure

Education

Licensed RN (Minnesota)

Accredited nursing program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What You'll Do

The Residential Nurse 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.

• 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

7am-730pm and 10am-1030pm rotation with every third weekend