JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Registered Nurse - Residential Crisis Services (RCS)

Union Category:  XX

FTE: Full Time

Location: Duluth, MN

Salary: $80,000 - $101,341.61 (Dependent upon Experience)

Benefit Eligible - Yes

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL QUALIFIED PERSONS

SUMMARY:

Human Development Center (HDC) is hiring Registered Nurses to join our Residential Crisis Stabilization Center (RCS). HDC provides a safe environment for people to stabilize while experiencing a mental health crisis that may be an alternative to a hospital setting.  The RCS provides services to adults experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency. This includes serving persons with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders. This program typically supports 12 people at any given time. These services are time-limited and generally range between 3 and 10 days. You will be working in a fast-paced setting with a newly designed therapeutic program.

The Registered Nurse is a fully integrated member of the team and guides the medication and medical treatment needs of all individuals served at the RCS facility.

DUTIES:

-  Complete initial Nursing Assessment on all residents.

-  Keep appropriate records and do necessary charting as required.

-  Verify medication administration records.

-  Administer all Medications.

-  Review all medication errors and narcotic off counts.

-  Educate residents about their medications.

-  Enter all physicians' and/or nurse practitioner orders within the EHR.

-  Treat medical problems requiring nursing judgments and coordinate appropriate follow-up.

-  Write referrals for medical visits/psychiatric visits.

-  Make medical appointments, provider calls and complete all medical orders.

-  Write and update medical/medication policies as needed.

-  Communicate resident medical needs/concerns to their respective medical/psychiatric providers.

-  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.

-  Work with therapists and all other staff in supervising residents' transition in medication level changes.

-  Order all medications and supplies for nursing needs.

-  Work under the direct supervision of the Treatment Director.

-  Arrange for biohazard disposal, medication audits and lab tests.

-  Maintains familiarity and compliance with applicable Minnesota Statues or rules, including, but not limited to DHS variance that regulates Crisis facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

-  Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

-  Bachelor's degree

-  Experience in inpatient, outpatient, or community psychiatric setting.

HDC ADVANTAGE:

-  Flexible Scheduling

-  Extensive fully paid trainings and certifications.

-  Personal Training/License renewal budget.

-  Emphasis on work/life balance with manageable caseloads.

-  Ability to work collaboratively with team and community partners.

-  Unapparelled opportunity for growth and advancement in largest, most comprehensive behavioral health clinic north of the Twin Cities. 

-  Full Benefit Package including Vacation, Sick Time, Personal Time, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and matching 401K.

OBTAINING APPLICATIONS: Apply online at www.humandevelopmentcenter.org

FILING APPLICATIONS:  APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED OR POST-MARKED BY THE CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED Job applicants must meet all minimum qualifications.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify that applications are on file on or before the closing date.

The Human Development Center

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Minorities Encouraged to Apply