RN, Residential

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

Job summary

Newport Academy in Minnesota seeks a Residential Nurse to assess daily resident functioning and support symptom management within our residential programs. You will coordinate medical care, review medications, and assist with discharge planning to ensure seamless transitions.

You will build therapeutic rapport with clients, provide basic counseling, and assist in crisis intervention while maintaining a therapeutic environment alongside the residential team.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure with Minnesota State Board of Nursing.
• Accredited nursing program completed.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate and make safe judgments in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments upon resident admission and facilitate discharge planning.
• Track and communicate essential medical information verbally and in writing.
• Coordinate and schedule medical appointments for residents.
• Oversee medication-related responsibilities, MAR review, and provide medication education.
• Collaborate with the residential team to maintain a therapeutic environment.
• Build therapeutic rapport with clients and provide basic counseling support.
• Assist residents in daily living skills and provide crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
• Contribute to treatment planning by observing behaviors and providing feedback.

Skills

Nursing Knowledge

Critical Thinking

Communication

Crisis Intervention

Leadership

On-call Coordination

Time Management

Cultural Competency

Basic Computer Skills

Education

RN License Minnesota

Accredited Nursing Program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

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.

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

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