Registered Nurse - Crisis

Duties And Responsibilities

• Complete initial Nursing Assessment on all residents
• Keep appropriate records and do necessary charting as required
• Write and update medical/medication policies as needed
• Supervise all aspects of medication administration
• Train staff (unlicensed medication personnel) on medication procedures and provide training on the facility's nursing needs (i.e. blood pressure, pulse, etc.)
• Provide in services as needed
• Supervise residents on self-medication
• Work with therapists and all other staff in supervising residents' transition in medication level changes
• Meet regularly for supervision with Treatment Director
• Write referrals for medical visits/psychiatric visits
• Make doctor appointments, doctor calls and all medical orders
• Order all medications and supplies for nursing needs
• Teach residents about their medications
• Treat medical problems requiring nursing judgments and coordinate appropriate follow-up
• Be available for on-call hours
• Transcribe all physicians' orders on the Physician Order Sheets
• Check medication sheet monthly
• Work under the direct supervision of the Treatment Director
• Communicate resident medical needs/concerns to their respective physicians
• Administer all Parenteral Medications
• Review all medication errors and narcotic off counts
• Arrange for biohazard disposal, medication audits and lab tests
• Responsible for medication destruction (with Pharmacist for narcotics)
• Cook up OSHA regulation requirements

Requirements

• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota
• Preferred: bachelor's degree and experience in inpatient, outpatient, or community psychiatric setting

Benefits

• 4 weeks accrued PTO first year of employment
• 12 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Health Saving Accounts (HSA) + employer contribution and Flexible Saving Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Dependent Care Account (DCA) + employer contribution
• Routine supervision from a Mental Health Professional, with access to licensure supervision opportunities
• 403b retirement plan with an employer percentage match
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Bereavement and paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program to support employee overall health and well-being
• Variety of discounts through ADP LifeSmart Pet insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Casual dress code