Registered Nurse - Temporary Relief
About The Position
Nexus Family Healing is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Southeast Regional Crisis Center (SERCC) in Rochester, Minnesota. The Nurse promotes the health and well-being of Nexus Family Healing residents by providing client-centered health care services in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and protocols. The role supports individuals experiencing mental health crises and works with interdisciplinary teams and regional partners to provide appropriate care. This is an on-site temporary relief position scheduled for two shifts per month, with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts. Shifts are scheduled between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.; there are no overnight shifts, and some weekends are required. Pay is $40–$42 per hour.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Valid Registered Nurse license.
- At least 1 year of related nursing experience.
- First Aid/CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements.
- Successfully pass a DHS criminal background check.
- Be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, including language, traditions, and values.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of related nursing experience in a residential setting.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on medical aspects of client admissions.
- Communicate medical concerns and coordinate follow-up appointments or referrals with internal and external teams.
- Collect and review clients’ medical data and keep medical records current and accurate.
- Assess nursing implications of resident data and determine when to communicate with a physician.
- Monitor acute and chronic medical conditions and provide treatment or consultation as needed.
- Assess client status in emergencies, provide appropriate care or treatment, direct others as necessary, and coordinate referral to a higher level of care when appropriate.
- Serve as a resource to staff and interdisciplinary teams regarding client medical concerns.
- Collaborate with treatment staff to develop individual client treatment plans.
- Implement, monitor, and coordinate medication administration.
- Verify, count, and administer medications to residents.
- Educate clients about medication side effects, adverse effects, and drug interactions, and monitor clients for these effects.
- Ensure prescriptions are filled and appropriate medication quantities are maintained throughout each client’s residential stay.
- Monitor medication logbooks for completion and accuracy.
- Complete required department-specific, role-specific, and facility-wide training.
- Maintain current training and certifications, including CPR, nursing license, first aid and safety, medication administration, and infection control.
- Participate in internal training opportunities with community partners.
- Protect client confidentiality and comply with policies concerning privacy, informed consent, and confidentiality standards.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
