Rn Jobs in St Cloud

About The Position

Requirements

• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Graduation from a registered school of nursing.
• Familiarity with Trauma Informed Care theory and practice.
• Familiarity with psychiatric medications and their side effects.
• Knowledge of the Fire, Safety, and Disaster Manual.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of psychiatric nursing experience (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist the nursing supervisor by participating in nursing service activities to ensure good patient care.
• When in charge of a unit, assume the responsibilities of the charge nurse, including scheduling staff for patient care and continuous in-service education.
• Perform nursing techniques that support patients’ comfort and well-being.
• Prepare equipment and assist physicians during treatments or examinations.
• Administer prescribed medications orally and by injection.
• Change dressings or assist physicians with changing dressings, cleaning wounds, and caring for incisions.
• Take vital signs to detect deviations from normal and gauge patient progress.
• Observe, record, and report patients’ conditions, reactions to medications and treatments, and significant incidents to a supervisor or physician.
• Maintain patient medical records documenting nursing observations and actions, including medications, treatments, reactions, tests, intake and output, temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Record patients’ nursing needs in treatment plans to support continuity of care.
• Observe patients’ emotional stability, show interest in their progress, and prepare them for continuing care after discharge.
• Explain ordered procedures and treatments to gain patients’ cooperation and reduce apprehension.
• Give a report to the incoming nurse at each shift change and check narcotics with the incoming nurse when applicable.
• Promote good relationships among coworkers, other departments, patients, families, and visitors.
• Use supplies and equipment conservatively.
• Support professional growth and development by participating in in-service programs and attending staff meetings and trainings.
• Participate in orienting new personnel.
• Instruct patients or their families at discharge.
• Perform other duties as directed or required to ensure a high level of patient safety.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible daily pay with access to earnings when needed.
• Comprehensive benefits options, including dental, health, vision, and disability insurance.
• Access to a wellness program.
• Career and educational development opportunities.
• Comprehensive onboarding and professional development programs.