Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
Healthcare employer
Saint Cloud, MN
RN
Posted Aug 10
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Residential
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Minnesota is $38/hr, across 567 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
*Overview*
Position Summary
We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and qualified *Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)*to provide nursing services and clinical oversight to individuals residing in a Community Residential Services (CRS) facility.
The RN/LPN will work closely with residents, direct support professionals, supervisors, healthcare providers, pharmacies, and families/guardians to ensure residents receive safe, appropriate, and person-centered care.
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care and health monitoring to residents.
- Administer and monitor medications in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
- Ensure accurate and timely medication administration and documentation.
- Review Medication Administration Records (MARs) and address discrepancies or errors.
- Monitor residents for changes in physical, mental, or behavioral health.
- Communicate significant health changes to appropriate healthcare providers, supervisors, and guardians as required.
- Coordinate and follow up on medical, dental, psychiatric, and other healthcare appointments.
- Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation and health records.
- Develop, review, and update nursing-related care plans and health protocols as needed.
- Provide direction, training, and education to direct support staff regarding residents' healthcare needs.
- Ensure staff understand and follow medication, health, infection-control, and emergency procedures.
- Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and coordinate emergency services when necessary.
- Communicate with pharmacies, physicians, clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare professionals.
- Monitor chronic health conditions and follow prescribed treatment plans.
- Assist with maintaining compliance with applicable state regulations and licensing requirements.
- Protect resident privacy, dignity, rights, and confidentiality at all times.
- Participate in team meetings and collaborate with the care team to promote positive outcomes for residents.
Qualifications
- Current and valid *RN or LPN license* in the State of Minnesota.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities, mental health needs, behavioral health needs, or other supportive-care needs is preferred.
- Strong medication administration and documentation skills.
- Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to changes in a resident's health status.
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
- Must demonstrate professionalism, reliability, compassion, and respect for the individuals receiving services.
Preferred Experience
- Community Residential Services (CRS) experience.
- Group home, assisted living, behavioral health, or developmental disability services experience.
- Experience with medication management and MAR documentation.
- Experience training and supervising direct support professionals.
- Experience working with person-centered service plans and individualized care plans.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Flexible scheduling
- Supportive work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Meaningful work supporting individuals in the community
- Collaborative care team
Pay: $36.81 - $44.32 per hour Work Location: In person
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Requirements
- Current and valid *RN or LPN license* in the State of Minnesota.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities, mental health needs, behavioral health needs, or other supportive-care needs is preferred.
- Strong medication administration and documentation skills.
- Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to changes in a resident's health status.
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
- Must demonstrate professionalism, reliability, compassion, and respect for the individuals receiving services.
- Preferred Experience: Community Residential Services (CRS) experience.
- Preferred Experience: Group home, assisted living, behavioral health, or developmental disability services experience.
- Preferred Experience: Experience with medication management and MAR documentation.
- Preferred Experience: Experience training and supervising direct support professionals.
- Preferred Experience: Experience working with person-centered service plans and individualized care plans.
Place
- City
- Saint Cloud, MN
- State price level
- 1% below the national average
Minnesota index 98.6, where 100 is the national average.
Saint Cloud sits along the Mississippi River in central Minnesota, blending college-town energy from St. Cloud State University with a relaxed, outdoorsy Midwest feel. Nurses relocating here find a regional medical hub with easy access to lakes, trails, and Twin Cities amenities about an hour southeast.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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