Registered Nurse

Nexus Family Healing•Fargo, ND

1h•$33 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

1+ year related nursing experience in a residential setting.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.