Registered Nurse

Description

Nexus Family Healing's campus at Luther Hall is looking to add a full-time Registered Nurse to our team! This role will be supporting our local Luther Hall Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility in Fargo, ND.

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/evening shift hours M-F, occasional weekend support
• On-site: Luther Hall - Fargo, ND

Benefits:

• 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

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, 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.

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
• 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.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 1+ year related nursing experience in a residential setting.

Physical Demands

• 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

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: At Nexus Family Healing, we not only support diversity – we celebrate it and rely on it for the betterment of our employees, our services, and our impact on the community. We strive to provide the best quality care for our youth and the best work environment for our employees through an inclusive team culture. Nexus Family Healing is proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

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

APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM!