Registered Nurse
Nexus Family Healing·Fargo, North Dakota
Nexus Family Healing·Fargo, North Dakota
The RN provides client-centered health care services for residents in a psychiatric residential treatment facility. Key duties include managing medical records, administering medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans.
Description Nexus-PATH at Luther Hall is looking to add an On-Call Registered Nurse to our team in Fargo, ND! This role will be supporting our local Luther Hall Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility.
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.”
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. 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.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school with a valid Registered Nurse license and at least one year of related experience. Required certifications include First Aid, CPR, and Infection Control, along with a valid driver's license.
Market context
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