Nexus Family Healing is seeking a Part-Time Nurse (RN) to join our youth county shelter, Aspen House based in Mendota Heights, Minnesota and servicing the area.  This is made possible through a collaboration between Dakota and Washington counties.  The innovative program will not only provide temporary housing with a 12-bed unit for youth but also incorporate mental health services.

The Aspen House is a community-based facility for teens in Dakota and Washington counties who temporarily need a safe place to live. Youth in our care have private bedrooms and access to mental health and educational services during their stay and is staffed 24/7. We serve displaced youth ages 11-18 and pride ourselves on being a restraint-free facility. Aspen House not only provides temporary housing but also incorporates mental health assessments and services, recreational activities, educational instruction, coordination with outside supports, stabilization services, and on-going connections with family support systems.

Schedule & Pay:

Part Time opportunity. Approximately 10-12 hours a week. Non-hospital youth shelter setting Positions start at $38 an hour

Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include:

401k match Paid Time Off NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family And much more!

Primary responsibilities include:

Resident Medical Care

Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams regarding medical aspects of client admissions. Communicates medical concerns and coordinates necessary follow-up appointments, and/or referrals with interdisciplinary teams both internally and externally. Collects and reviews clients’ medical data and ensures that medical records are current and accurate. Assesses nursing implications of all data pertaining to the resident and determines the need to communicate with the physician. Monitors acute and chronic medical conditions of clients; provides treatment or consultation as needed. In emergency situations, gather relevant information and assess client status. Provide appropriate care and/or treatment, direct others as necessary, and collaborate referral to a higher-level of care if appropriate.

Treatment Team Collaboration

Serves as a resource to staff and other interdisciplinary teams regarding client medical concerns. Collaborates with the treatment staff to develop individual client treatment plans.

Implement, monitor and coordinate medication administration to clients

Verify, count, and administer medications to residents. Educates clients on medication side effects, adverse effects, and drug interactions. Monitors clients daily for side effects, adverse effects, and/or drug interactions. Ensures client prescriptions are filled and the appropriate amount is maintained through each client’s stay within the residential milieu. Monitors medication logbooks for completion and accuracy.

Required Education and Experience:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Valid Registered Nurse License. 1 + year related nursing experience Valid Driver’s license and a driving record that satisfies regulating agency and corporate policy.

Preferred Education and Experience:

 1+ year related nursing experience in a residential setting.

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.

ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies:

Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches. Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern. Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly. Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate. Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards.

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