Registered Nurse (RN)

Newport Healthcare • Saint Cloud, MN

3h

About The Position

The Psychiatric/Mental Health Residential Registered Nurse provides care to adolescents and/or young adults receiving treatment for mental health conditions in a 24/7 residential setting. In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, the RN supports a safe, therapeutic environment and delivers developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive care.

Requirements

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse License in the state where applying.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing patient needs, manage multiple responsibilities, and adjust as conditions change.
• A compassionate, patient-first mindset supporting the highest standards in delivery of care.
• Dedication to safe practice, attention to detail, continuous improvement, and effective collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in psychiatric or behavioral health nursing, adolescent or young adult care, or a psychiatric residential treatment setting.

Responsibilities

• Complete nursing assessments at admission and throughout treatment, and contribute to discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Assess and monitor residents’ physical health, daily functioning, mental health symptoms, and response to treatment.
• Administer medications and treatments, monitor for side effects, and educate patients and families about medications.
• Participate in treatment planning and collaborate with residents, families, providers, therapists, and direct care staff to support individualized care.
• Use therapeutic communication, deescalation techniques, and a respectful, trauma-informed approach.
• Provide direct care staff with clinical guidance about patient needs and coach them in challenging situations.
• Continuously assess psychological and environmental safety for patients and staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed