RN (Registered Nurse)/LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Location: Resource Center in New Brighton, MN 

Shift: 1st Shift

Job Duties:

Conducts clinical reviews on flagged referrals to screen for appropriateness for admission Assure that flagged referrals meet clinical admission criteria. Conducts intermediate clinical triage by requesting additional information or meeting with the individual to determine if service initiation criteria is met. Coordinators with admitting professionals, internally & externally. Conducts in depth clinical assessment interview using self-report forms, Rule 25 assessment forms and any and all other requested standardized assessment tools. Communicates clinical information to Utilization Review Staff communicates clinical data and coordinators admission process with the receiving facility and program Coordinates and collaborates with referral sources, clinical professionals internally & externally to ensure clinical/medical appropriateness of admissions. Helps those stakeholders who do not meet MBH admission criteria find alternate treatment options based on their needed level of care, financial/insurance resources and geographic consideration Develop new referral sources and maintain relations with current referral sources. Provide appropriate nursing services and education to clients Observe, record, and reports to the appropriate person any symptoms, reactions and changes in a client’s condition Receives and transcribes physician order to client charts Chart nursing notes in an informative and descriptive manner reflecting the care provided and the response to that care Complete scheduled weekly updates Complete scheduled chart audits Maintain complicacy with the Minnesota Department of Health regulations Attends and participates in staff in-services and meetings Nurses may not admit, transfer, or discharge clients. They may be directed to follow through with the process of implementation of the above by the director or designee

Job Requirements:

Must have an RN/LPN license Preferred experience in a chemical dependency/mental health  and 2-3 years related experience preferred, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities On-going training/experience of cultural awareness and demonstration of sensitivity to various cultural norms and values

Benefits Include: 

20 days of paid-time-off + 6 paid holidays Competitive pay Health, dental, and vision insurance + HSA/FSA 401(k) – ROTH and traditional options Career path opportunities Discount with Verizon cell phone plans Tuition reimbursement and discounted tuition at select colleges A job with a sense of purpose as you help people on their path to recovery

We owe our success to the passion, commitment and expertise of our staff. Our licensed and experienced staff takes the role of coach/teacher, providing support and encouragement from the heart. Come join us and see the difference you’ll make!

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.