Registered Nurse (RN)
North Branch, Minnesota
- Shift
- Days
Posted Aug 17
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Weekends
- No weekends
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- On call
- Setting
- Residential
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Below most MN staff postings
MN staff postings that state pay run $27/hr to $59/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $54/hr, across 587 postings.
About this role
RSI is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to provide nursing support to individuals with developmental, physical, and mental health needs. RSI provides services to adults and children in foster care homes throughout Duluth, East Central Minnesota, and Northern St. Louis County. This position will also provide backup nursing support to Lotus Grace, RSI’s 24/7 Residential Crisis Stabilization (RCS) and Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) program in Cambridge, MN, including occasional on-site support as needed.
Schedule and Travel
The typical schedule is Monday through Friday during business hours, with flexibility to meet program and individual support needs. Regularly scheduled weekend and holiday shifts are not required. The position participates in a rotating after-hours telephone nursing on-call schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Additional compensation is provided for on-call responsibilities.
Read the full posting
This position offers a combination of remote work and on-site support at RSI programs. On-site travel to programs throughout Duluth and East Central Minnesota will be required based on program and individual needs. Mileage reimbursement is available for work-related travel.
Salary: $70,000-75,000 annually
What we offer
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
- Health and dental insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee recognition programs and awards
Why Choose a Nursing Career at RSI? Flexible Monday-Friday schedule No mandated shifts Build meaningful relationships with the people you support Provide nursing care in comfortable, home-like environments Use a broad range of nursing skills across diverse programs Opportunities for professional growth and development Make a direct impact in smaller, person-centered settings Work for a mission-driven nonprofit organization Key Job
Duties
Complete nursing assessments for individuals upon admission and develop individualized medical care plans. Monitor and support individuals' physical and mental health needs, identify changes in condition, and coordinate appropriate medical follow-up. Provide medication oversight, including delegation, training, monitoring, and accurate documentation of medication administration.
Provide guidance, training, and support to program staff regarding medication administration, individualized health needs, and nursing procedures. Monitor compliance with health care plans, nursing standards, and applicable regulations, and provide follow-up when concerns are identified. Oversee medical records, health-related documentation, and coordination of medical appointments.
Coordinate the ordering, storage, and availability of medications, medical supplies, and equipment. Maintain knowledge of and compliance with applicable Minnesota statutes, rules, licensing requirements, and nursing standards. Develop, implement, and evaluate Infection Control Plans and ensure compliance with OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen standards.
Participate in a rotating after-hours telephone nursing on-call schedule, with additional compensation provided. Travel to RSI programs as needed to provide on-site nursing support and participate in staff training and meetings
For this position, you will need
Current, unrestricted Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license. Valid driver's license with no restrictions and reliable transportation for work-related travel. Ability to travel between RSI programs as needed. Ability to pass a post-offer background check and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
Preferred
qualifications
Two or more years of nursing experience. Experience working with individuals with developmental, physical, or mental health disabilities. Experience in residential, community-based, behavioral health, or long-term care settings.
About RSI
RSI has been working in communities in Minnesota since 1978 in home and community-based settings for people living with disabilities and mental illness, providing a range of services catered for individuals of all ages, identities, and abilities. We believe that all people, regardless of their disability, can live successfully in a community-based setting given the proper supports.
Application details and notices
How to Apply
You can apply online by visiting our employment website at www.rsi.jobs. You may also fill out a paper application at any of our office locations. Interviews are conducted over the phone, video chat, or in person.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, or participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department at (218) 740-7603 or info@residentialservices.org.
Learn more about RSI by visiting our website and liking us on Facebook.
RSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
RSI is a 2022-2025 Star Tribune Top Workplace in Minnesota!
Enhancing the lives of people with disabilities by providing innovative services that promote inclusion and self-determination.
RSI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance.
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Requirements
- Preferred qualifications: Two or more years of nursing experience.
- Preferred qualifications: Experience working with individuals with developmental, physical, or mental health disabilities.
- Preferred qualifications: Experience in residential, community-based, behavioral health, or long-term care settings.
Place
- City
- North Branch, Minnesota
- State price level
- 1% below the national average
Minnesota index 98.6, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
How this role fits you
About the employer
You would not be clocking in on a hospital unit. At Residential Services, Inc., the RN work is in smaller, person-centered, home-like foster care settings — supporting adults and children with developmental, physical, and mental health needs across Duluth, East…
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- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?