Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Detox 

Location: Gateway Recovery Center Detox-Brooklyn Park, MN 

Pay: $40-$44/hourly

Schedule: 

The RN can choose any of the open shifts listed below, and then would need them to commit to that schedule. 

Week 1:

Evenings (3pm-11pm) - Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday (2), Saturday

Overnight (11pm-7am) - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday 

Week 2:

Evenings (3pm-11pm) - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (2), Saturday, Sunday

Overnight (11pm-7am) - Monday, Tuesday, Friday (2), Saturday(2), Sunday

Duties and responsibilities

This job is expected to complete the following functions. This is not an all-inclusive list. This job may be assigned other functions or tasks as business needs dictate. This is meant to be a general description of the most essential duties only.

Clinical Procedures Provide safe and effective nursing care delivery. Implement interventions that have been delegated, ordered, or prescribed by a Licensed Health Care Provider. Provide onsite consultation during scheduled hours Responsible for implementing established procedures, for the provision of nursing care and delegated medical care for guests, including: A health monitoring plan A medication control plan Handling serious illness, accident, or injury to guests An infection control program A first aid kit Delegate and supervise various nursing duties to other authorized staff and evaluate the performance of assigned duties, if required. Conduct focused assessments of the health status of clients and if required, reporting changes and/or responses to interventions in an ongoing manner to the Nursing Manager or the Medical Director for delegated or assigned tasks or activities. Participate with the multidisciplinary treatment team in the development and modification of a plan of care. Promote a safe and therapeutic environment. Assist with the evaluation of responses to interventions. Collaborate and clearly communicate regularly and timely with other members of the clinical team and health care providers. Provide health education to individual clients, when applicable. Provide input into the development of policies and procedures, when applicable. Communicate on a regular and timely basis with other members of the clinical team. Report any unsafe conditions or client concerns to the Nurse Manager and/or Executive Director. Advocate for the best interests of individual clients. Interact with clients and other staff in an ethically and legally appropriate manner. Attend mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled. Assist in orientation of new employees and interns, if assigned. Provide legible, written documentation of client notes/ progress in the EHR system and must be completed by program and DHS regulations.

Additional Duties

Embrace, support and foster the Company’s culture, Code of Conduct and Mission, Vision and Values Other duties as assigned

Education/Licensure/Certifications/Experience Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age and must be free of substance use problems for at least two (2) years immediately preceding their hiring and must sign a statement attesting to that fact. Must be a graduate of a nursing education program approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing, another United States nursing board, or a Canadian province. Must have a valid license as a Registered Nurse by the Minnesota Board of Nursing Preferred Experience: Previous experience working with substance use disorder detoxification and/or treatment. Preferred: Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field

Required Skills, Knowledge and Ability

Knowledge of: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Business and office practice/procedures Healthcare industry, especially substance abuse and mental health services Technology proficiency with various software packages including EHR/EMR and keyboarding skills Continuous quality improvement Skills: Very detailed and organized Relates effectively with public, peers, subordinates (if applicable), and leadership staff Critical thinking and problem solving Excellent verbal and written communication Strong customer service Abilities to: Work under general supervision as well as independently in the absence of specific instructions Demonstrate initiative Maintain confidentiality Multi-task and work effectively under pressure in a high volume, fast paced environment Demonstrate work flexibility Follow all program personnel policies and procedures Effectively represent the company with a professional attitude with communication and interactions with co-workers, guests, family members, visitors, community and referral sources. Demonstrate trustworthy behavior Establish and maintain effective working relationships with both clients and other staff in an ethically and legally appropriate manner Maintain files where discretion is involved in assigning items to their proper places Prioritize workload and work within deadlines Communicate effectively in the English language, including verbal and written communication with both internal and external contacts Exercise sound judgment, emotional intelligence, and good decision-making abilities Interpret and apply standards, regulations, policies, and procedures relative to this position Assemble information from various sources for records and reports, if required Anticipate problems and solve prior to occurring, where possible Adhere to professional boundaries Resolve conflicts

Physical Requirements

Hearing Ability to hear staff, patients, incoming calls, and callers Vision Ability to see computer screen, paper documents, patient charts Hearing Will experience moderate noise levels Speaking Ability to speak to staff, patients and external customers/vendors Sitting Approximately 5-6 hours per day Standing Approximately 1-2 hours per day Lifting Up to 50 pounds Adhere and support Company’s philosophy, goals, decision, and help meet objectives

Meridian Behavioral Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics.