Youth Residential Treatment Program Nurse (RN)
Volunteers of America Minnesota and Wisconsin•Blaine, MN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Program Nurse provides trauma-informed nursing services for youth in a residential treatment program. Responsible for health assessments, medication management, emergency response, care coordination, family communication, treatment team participation, staff training, and participation in the on-call nursing rotation.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Minnesota
- Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience.
- Ability to pass required background checks.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in working with youth who experience mental health difficulties preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct admission health assessments and review medical histories
- Coordinate medical, psychiatric, dental and specialty services.
- Develop and monitor nursing care plans.
- Maintain accurate health documentation and records.
- Oversee medication management and compliance.
- Monitor effectiveness, side effects, and adverse reactions.
- Coordinate with psychiatrists, prescribers, and pharmacies.
- Provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and recovery-oriented care.
- Promote resident dignity, empowerment, choice, and safety while supporting healthy coping skills and wellness practices.
- Participate in treatment planning, case consultation, and discharge planning.
- Provide nursing recommendations related to medical and psychiatric needs.
- Provide education regarding medications, health procedures, CPR, and first aid.
- Support medication administration competency.
- Participate in quality improvement and regulatory compliance reviews.
- Serve as primary nursing resource during medical emergencies.
- Coordinate communication with hospitals and emergency responders.
- Complete incident reports and required follow-up documentation.
- Provide support during times of resident distress within the milieu as needed
- Participate in rotating on-call nursing schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to provide telephone consultation regarding injuries, illnesses, medications, and health concerns.
- Responding in-person when clinically necessary and authorized.
- All other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- HSA and FSA Programs
- Employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Quality Training, continuing career education and leadership programs
- Paid Time-Off (Vacation, Holiday and Sick Days)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
