Registered Nurse (RN) - Yellow Leaf

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Registered Nurse – Yellow Leaf

Union Category: VIII

FTE: Full Time

Location: Duluth, MN

Salary: $80,800.00 - $102,355.03 (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, Yellow Leaf. HDC provides a safe environment for people to stabilize while experiencing a mental health crisis that may be an alternative to a hospital setting. Yellow Leaf provides services for 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 Yellow Leaf.

DUTIES:

- Complete initial Nursing Assessment on all residents.

- Keep appropriate records and do the necessary documentation as required.

- Verify medication administration records.

- Transcribing medications into EHR and Medication Administration Record

- Administer 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 if applicable.

- Make medical appointments, make calls and complete all medical orders as needed.

- Assist supervisor with changes to 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 Nursing Supervisor or Program 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:

- Extensive fully paid training and certifications.

- Personal Training/License renewal budget.

- Ability to work collaboratively with team and community partners.

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

- Emphasis on life/work. Start working smarter, not longer. Have the opportunity to work 36 hours every week while still getting paid for 40 hours worked. Ability to work collaboratively with team and community partners.

- Full Benefit Package including Vacation Time, Sick Time, Personal Time, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and Matching 401K.

OBTAINING APPLICATIONS: Apply online at https://hdcnorth.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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,800.00 - $102,355.03 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Psychiatry

Physical Setting:

• Inpatient
• Rehabilitation center

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,800 - $102,355