The nurse provides comprehensive health care services to program clients, including medication monitoring and medical coordination. They act as a liaison between clients, physicians, and clinical staff while assisting in the development of health-related agency policies.
At RS EDEN, our mission is to create thriving, just communities where healing occurs, and new beginnings are possible. Our values are Compassion, Innovation, Community, Hope, Respect and Inclusion, Accountability and Integrity, and Safety.
At RS EDEN, our mission is to create thriving, just communities where healing occurs, and new beginnings are possible. Our values are Compassion, Innovation, Community, Hope, Respect and Inclusion, Accountability and Integrity, and Safety.
The Nurse provides health care services to program clients, assists clinical staff with the development of treatment goals that pertain to medical issues, and acts as a liaison between agency staff and program members, attending physicians and health care providers.
The nurse educates both staff and program members on health issues and assists in the development of agency policy with regard to health issues.
Success is a result of innovation and creativeness, flexibility, and a willingness to apply learned practices and experiences effectively.
Success cannot be measured in time.
Flexibility and effective time management practices are essential.
This position calls for self-confidence, creativity, and the ability to exercise individual discretion or judgment.
Sound organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple taskings are a must.
S/he must be able to devote the time required to ensure effective support to employees and the agency.
S/he must be able to dissolve and resolve conflict within the staff and client structure.
S/he must possess a high level of crisis management skill, and the ability to work through crisis situations in a professional, therapeutic and positive manner.
This position is classified as a category 2 driving position.
Pay ranges from $40.00-$45.00 per hour
Position offers $2.00 shift differential for overnight shifts
Part-time - varies between 1st and 2nd shift
Casual Opening - minimum of 1-2 shifts per month
Responsibilites
Provide health care services to program clients.
Monitor client medications and evaluate effectiveness and side effects; report assessment to attending physician as necessary.
Evaluate client medical concerns, referring them for proper treatment.
Learns, understands and appropriately utilizes the agency EHR system at a level of proficiency appropriate to the role.
Schedule all entry physicals, screen processes for communicable diseases, and arrange follow-up appointments.
Coordinate medical testing, screenings and medical appointments.
Supervise and maintain all records of client medication use.
Instruct clients on responsible care of medication, hygiene, nutrition, birth control and other mental health issues as appropriate.
Work with mothers to obtain immunization records to allow children to enter childcare facilities.
Work with clients to address concerns regarding children's health and welfare and making appropriate care referrals.
Advise clinical staff of ongoing medical concerns regarding children's health and welfare and making appropriate care referrals.
Assist clinical staff with the development of treatment goals as they relate to medical issues and/or concerns.
Attend staffing and case conferences.
Educate both agency staff and clients on health care issues.
Conduct monthly awareness and prevention training on infectious diseases.
Provide speaker for weekly health lectures for program clients.
Act as liaison between agency staff and program clients, attending physicians, and/or health agency providers.
Communicate health care concerns with program clients’ attending physicians or health care providers and advise agency staff of medical care arrangements.
Coordinate program health issues with psychiatric consultants and clinical staff.
Maintain effective professional relationship with the medical community and coordinates for additional medical resources, where required.
Assist program director with program data collection, as needed.
Assist in developing agency policy with relations to health care issues and training.
Assist in the development and implementation of health related agency policies.
Assist in developing policies on urine screening and monitoring program client medications.
• At least 2 years of psychiatric or SUD treatment experience
Join a team whose innovative work addresses the complex and intersecting challenges of addiction, homelessness, disability, poverty, and criminal justice involvement. RS EDEN promotes recovery and resilience in our clients as they build new beginnings through these person-centered programs, including residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment for men, women, and women with children; reentry halfway houses and community supervision for men and women; and supportive housing and housing stability services programs. Our team provides creative solutions that support individual and community safety as well as holistic wellness and recovery.
RS EDEN requires all new hire candidates for this position to successfully undergo and pass a criminal history background check, and driver record screen (DMV check).
Health, Dental, and Vision. Life and Long-Term disability insurance. Retirement plan with company contribution Generous paid time off 12 annual holidays Tuition Reimbursement
This job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of responsibilities, but a guide to basic areas of job function and responsibility. Other tasks may be assigned from time-to-time by the supervisor and the position may become specialized in focus, all of which would also be considered a part of this job description. All job descriptions are subject to periodic review and any changes will be addressed with both the employee and supervisor.
Provides on call coverage- to be shared with other Nursing staff.
Safeguard personally identifiable health information (PHI) in accordance with duties and current agency HIPAA notification statement and standards.
Attain, maintain and promote a positive, safe, harmonious, productive and challenging work environment.
Maintain favorable driving record (favorable is left to the interpretation of the employer and any agent acting on behalf of the employer).
Perform other duties as required.
Market context
Minnesota nursing openings often reflect steady demand in senior care settings, where employers look for RNs who can support older adults and work reliably across shifts. These roles are competitive because an accredited nursing degree, an unencumbered RN license, and prior senior-population experience are common screening points; a bachelor’s degree can strengthen candidacy. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to senior-care experience.
