Registered Nurse - Temporary Relief

Nexus Family Healing • Rochester, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Nexus Family Healing is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Southeast Regional Crisis Center (SERCC) in Rochester, Minnesota. The Nurse promotes residents’ health and well-being by providing client-centered health care in accordance with Nexus Family Healing policies, procedures, and protocols. The role supports people experiencing mental health crises and collaborates with regional partners and interdisciplinary teams.

This is a temporary relief position, scheduled for two shifts per month, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts. The schedule is flexible, with shifts between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.; no overnights are required, and some weekends are required. The position is on-site at 2121 Campus Dr SE, Rochester, MN, and pays $40–$42 per hour.

The Nurse provides and coordinates resident medical care, contributes medical input to treatment planning, administers and monitors medications, maintains accurate medical and medication records, completes required training and certifications, and protects client confidentiality. The role requires a nursing degree from an accredited school, a valid Registered Nurse license, at least one year of related nursing experience, First Aid/CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license. Candidates must meet applicable driving requirements and pass a DHS criminal background check.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid Registered Nurse license.
• At least one year of related nursing experience.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements.
• Must successfully pass a DHS 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

• At least one 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 necessary follow-up appointments or referrals with internal and external teams.
• Collect and review clients’ medical data and ensure medical records are current and accurate.
• Assess nursing implications of resident information and determine when to communicate with a physician.
• Monitor clients’ acute and chronic medical conditions and provide treatment or consultation as needed.
• In emergencies, gather relevant information, assess client status, 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 to clients.
• Verify, count, and administer medications to residents.
• Educate clients about medication side effects, adverse effects, and drug interactions.
• Monitor clients for medication side effects, adverse effects, and drug interactions.
• Ensure prescriptions are filled and appropriate medication quantities are maintained during each client’s residential stay.
• Monitor medication logbooks for completion and accuracy.
• Complete required department-, role-, and facility-wide training and keep trainings and certifications current, including CPR, nursing licensure, first aid and safety, medication administration, and infection control.
• Participate in internal training opportunities with community partners.
• Protect client confidentiality and comply with Nexus policies concerning privacy, informed consent, and confidentiality standards for clients and families.
• Remain open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals and communities, including considerations such as language, traditions, and values.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level