Registered Nurse - Crisis Residential

Northern Pines Mental Health Center is proud to offer competitive wages and an exceptional benefits package!  

Northern Pines Mental Health Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Safe Harbor team. This full-time role is primarily located at our Safe Harbor facility in Brainerd, MN.

Essential Functions include:

• RN will be under the clinical supervision of the APRN to routinely address updates to medical policies and procedures, along with reviewing medical and medication concerns.
• Ensure each client's medication and medical needs are addressed according to regulations while at facility.
• Develop and implement appropriate prompt responses to medical emergencies, including intoxication and withdrawal.
• Facilitate the nursing review portion of the weekly team meeting. Providing consultation and advice concerning the health and medical care of clients.
• Responsible for ensuring staff are trained, supervised in regard to medical care in order to complete delegated tasks (schedule annual CPR/AED training for staff,  AMBU bag training, training unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) at hire,  yearly medication administration education for UAPs as well as ongoing education, and continuous review and advisement of nursing policies and procedures). Note all policies are subject to approval by the NPMH Board of Directors.
• Review, complete medication reconciliation of client medications upon arrival to facility in accordance of regulations; assist clients with obtaining medication refills as needed.
• Review and acknowledge medications within Electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR) if UAP completed the medication set up.
• Create the eMAR for each individual who admits to the facility while on shift.
• Ensure medications are stored safely, and in accordance with regulations.
• Complete a Nursing Assessment on clients within 72 hours of admission to facility, including a review of medication side effects and addressing any special needs of the client.
• Routinely educate, assess, monitor, and update each client's self-administration of medications, including readiness and compliance.  Assist the client in developing the necessary skills to administer their medications safely. Routinely assess individuals for medication side effects and medication interactions and document physical health concerns in the IPASS shift communication to ensure each staff are aware of the situation.
• During shift, the RN is the primary staff administering medications with UAP assistance as needed.
• Complete all functions of a Behavioral Health Practitioner as needed.
• The RN will make referrals to and coordinate with community supports which may include primary care, psychiatric services, eye care, and dental care.
• During shift, the RN is the primary staff to assist bringing clients to medical appointments to improve continuity of care. 

Qualifications include:

• Must hold a current, unrestricted Registered Nursing License in the state of Minnesota
• Candidates for this position must qualify as a Mental Health Practitioner per MN DHS
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to train
• This position requires flexibility in scheduling as Safe Harbor is a 24/7 facility
• This position involves travel; a valid Driver’s License and ability to operate a motor vehicle is required

Compensation & Benefits include:

• Wage Range: $70,000 - $75,000 annually
• Health, Dental, Disability and Life insurance with other additional voluntary options for spousal life, short term disability, accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness plans
• Health Savings account with employer contribution
• 401K with employer match
• Generous paid time off (Earn 19 days/ year your 1st - 3rd years. Increases with longevity!) 
•  Nine holidays observed per year as follows: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and a Weather Float Day.
• Supportive of time off for a healthy work/life balance 
• Bereavement Pay
• Travel reimbursemen

Northern Pines Mental Health Center is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter. 

Keywords: Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Nurse, RN, Registered Nurse, Crisis Reponse, Mental Health Nurse, Nonprofit, Community, Counseling, Minnesota

Salary : $70,000 - $75,000