What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at Nexus Family Healing?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Nexus-PATH at Luther Hall is looking to add an On-Call Registered Nurse to our team in Fargo, ND! This role will be supporting our local Luther Hall Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility.
Position Summary: The Nurse (RN) promotes the health and well-being to Nexus Family Healing residents by providing client-centered health care services, in accordance with Nexus Family Healing policies, procedures, and protocols.
“At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.”
Pay/Location:
ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies
Full-time
Description
Nexus-PATH at Luther Hall is looking to add an On-Call Registered Nurse to our team in Fargo, ND! This role will be supporting our local Luther Hall Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility.
Position Summary: The Nurse (RN) promotes the health and well-being to Nexus Family Healing residents by providing client-centered health care services, in accordance with Nexus Family Healing policies, procedures, and protocols.
“At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.”
Pay/Location:
- $33-$39 hourly
- Full-time day shift hours
- On-site: Luther Hall - Fargo, ND
- Comprehensive benefit package
- Generous Paid Time Off – 4 weeks
- HOLIDAY's Paid
- Health Insurance
- Vision and Dental
- 401K
- NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
- NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
- NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit
- Tuition assistance and training opportunities
- Resident Medical Care
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams regarding medical aspects of client admissions.
- Communicates medical concerns and coordinates necessary follow-up appointments, and/or referrals with interdisciplinary teams both internally and externally.
- Collects and reviews clients’ medical data and ensures that medical records are current and accurate.
- Assesses nursing implications of all data pertaining to the resident and determines the need to communicate with the physician.
- Monitors acute and chronic medical conditions of clients; provides treatment or consultation as needed.
- In emergency situations, gather relevant information and assess client status. Provide appropriate care and/or treatment, direct others as necessary, and collaborate referral to a higher-level of care if appropriate.
- Serves as a resource to staff and other interdisciplinary teams regarding client medical concerns.
- Collaborates with the treatment staff to develop individual client treatment plans.
- Implement, monitor, and coordinate medication administration to clients
- Verify, count, and administer medications to residents.
- Educates clients on medication side effects, adverse effects, and drug interactions.
- Monitors clients daily for side effects, adverse effects, and/or drug interactions.
- Ensures client prescriptions are filled and the appropriate amount is maintained through each client’s stay within the residential milieu.
- Monitors medication logbooks for completion and accuracy.
- Staff Meetings & Required Training
- Completes all required trainings that are department/role specific & facility-wide requirements.
- Maintains and stay up to date with trainings and certifications (i.e., online trainings, internal and external in-person trainings, CPR certification, nursing license, first aid and safety, medication administration, and infection control etc.
- Participates in internal training opportunities with community partners.
- Client Confidentiality
- Recognize and value cultural differences in all aspects of work and service delivery
- Ensures client information remains confidential and compliant with Nexus policies involving client privacy, informed consent and confidentiality standards for clients and their families.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Valid Registered Nurse License.
- 1 year related nursing experience
- First Aid/CPR/Infection Control certification
- Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements
- Must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges.
- Must successfully pass a DHS/DCFS/CJIS/DHHS/ODHS or other federal and state criminal background check
- Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.
- 1 year related nursing experience in a residential setting.
- Must be able to assist staff in physical interventions and restraints of clients
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time (2-4 hours)
- Must be able to twist, bend and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities within a residential treatment facility
- All client-facing Nexus employees must successfully participate and complete a Handle With Care behavior intervention method exam and training
ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies
- Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches
- Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern.
- Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly
- Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate
- Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards
Salary : $33 - $39