Registered Nurse (RN) - 0.8 FTE

North Homes Children & Family Services•Grand Rapids, MN

1d•$35 - $51

About The Position

Join the nursing team as a Registered Nurse serving youth in the community. The RN assesses, coordinates, and provides comprehensive care to clients, educates and mentors staff, and serves as a resource for clients and colleagues. The position oversees medication administration and residents’ daily non-emergency medical needs, provides training in First Aid, Blood-borne Pathogens, and medication management, and helps ensure best practices and compliance across all North Homes Residential Programs. This is a part-time, 0.8 FTE opportunity. The posting offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus, a competitive benefits package, generous PTO, and an hourly pay range of $34.60 to $51.12.

Requirements

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota.
Experience in health assessment.
Candidates must be 21 years or older.
Valid Minnesota driver’s license.
Responsible, mature, and healthy individual able to engage effectively with resistant clients and implement care and treatment plans tailored to residents’ needs.
Non-judgmental attitude toward clients’ lifestyles, races, and economic backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Public Health Nursing Certification is a plus.
Child and Teen Certification is highly preferred.
Experience working with children and adolescents.
American Red Cross instructor certification for First Aid/CPR and Blood-borne Pathogens.

Responsibilities

Conduct timely health screenings and assessments for clients within specified timeframes.
Identify acute illnesses and arrange consultations with relevant healthcare professionals.
Communicate with staff and other providers about ongoing treatment plans.
Monitor and review client needs through established protocols and submit necessary reports for psychiatrist review.
Manage medication orders and ensure the facility has necessary medical supplies.
Ensure compliance with medical standards and monitor medication administration.
Review medication administration records (MAR) and controlled substance counts weekly.
Oversee adherence to infection control procedures and maintain exposure and follow-up care records.
Train staff on medications, their effects, and relevant medical diagnoses.
Conduct certification courses and monthly educational groups on health topics for staff and clients.
Report relevant incidents to appropriate authorities.
Communicate with parents or guardians about medical concerns and emergency care.
Take on other duties as needed to support the agency’s mission.