Nexus Family Healing
Description
Nexus-Gerard is looking to add an On-Call Registered Nurse to join our youth residential program!
Nexus Family Healing is a national nonprofit network of mental health agencies with over 50 years of restoring hope for thousands of children and families through outpatient/community mental health services, foster care, adoption, and residential treatment.
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.
Location
1111 28th St NE, Austin, MN 55912
Pay / Schedule
Starting Salary: $35 - $40 per hour, offer will reflect level of experience
On-Call hours
Position Summary The Nurse (RN) promotes the health and well‑being of Nexus Family Healing residents by providing client‑centered health care services, in accordance with Nexus Family Healing policies, procedures, and protocols.
Primary responsibilities 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, gathers relevant information and assesses client status, provides appropriate care and/or treatment, directs others as necessary, and collaborates/refers to a higher‑level of care if appropriate.
Treatment Team Collaboration
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 stays 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
Ensures client information remains confidential and compliant with Nexus policies involving client privacy, informed consent and confidentiality standards for clients and their families.
Requirements Required Education and Licensure
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
Nice to Have
1+ year related nursing experience in a residential setting
Our ICARE Values
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
Apply Today APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM!
When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own! #J-18808-Ljbffr
Nexus Family Healing is a national nonprofit network of mental health agencies with over 50 years of restoring hope for thousands of children and families through outpatient/community mental health services, foster care, adoption, and residential treatment.
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.
Location
1111 28th St NE, Austin, MN 55912
Pay / Schedule
Starting Salary: $35 - $40 per hour, offer will reflect level of experience
On-Call hours
Position Summary The Nurse (RN) promotes the health and well‑being of Nexus Family Healing residents by providing client‑centered health care services, in accordance with Nexus Family Healing policies, procedures, and protocols.
Primary responsibilities 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, gathers relevant information and assesses client status, provides appropriate care and/or treatment, directs others as necessary, and collaborates/refers to a higher‑level of care if appropriate.
Treatment Team Collaboration
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 stays 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
Ensures client information remains confidential and compliant with Nexus policies involving client privacy, informed consent and confidentiality standards for clients and their families.
Requirements Required Education and Licensure
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
Nice to Have
1+ year related nursing experience in a residential setting
Our ICARE Values
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
Apply Today APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM!
When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own! #J-18808-Ljbffr