RN, Partial Hospital Program

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Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work! Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in psychiatric healthcare? At Prairie Care, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to individuals in need. Our comprehensive approach covers the entire spectrum of care, creating a wealth of diverse roles for those who aspire to make a real impact. We believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment.

Here, you won't just find a job—you'll discover a fulfilling career path in the mental health field. If you're eager to contribute to a mission‑driven organization and help change lives for the better, we invite you to join our dedicated team ether, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve!

• Manage the care of patients ages 5‑18 years with psychiatric/mental health disorders.
• Perform psychosocial, physical, and behavioral assessments and provide individualized interventions.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and supervise nursing care within the area of assignment per Prairie Care policies.
• Provide continuous self‑assessment and collaborate with the team to ensure safe patient care.
• Use therapeutic approaches to reduce restraint and seclusion whenever possible.
• Facilitate nursing groups with patients during scheduled shift times.
• Conduct nursing assessments upon admission and plan admission/discharge within the partial hospital program.
• Track and communicate pertinent medical and psychiatric information in the EHR.
• Document patient assessment findings, responses to interventions, and progress toward problem resolution.
• Administer medications accurately, including verifying allergies, monitoring side effects, and completing refills and patient education.
• Perform interventions ordered by physicians, such as lab draws, EKG, UDS, Genesight, and HCG testing, and document results.
• Maintain safe infection control practices and educate patients on hygiene.
• Provide non‑judgmental, culturally sensitive care and preserve patient confidentiality and autonomy.
• Maintain current competency in child/adolescent psychiatric/mental health nursing, safe use of restraints and seclusion, and de‑escalation techniques.

Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school with a nursing degree (BSN preferred).
• Current licensure as an RN with the Minnesota State Board of Nursing.
• Evidence of at least 1 year of psychiatric/mental health nursing experience within the past two years (preferred).
• Professional certifications such as RN ANCC Certification in Mental Health Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, or Holistic Health (preferred).
• Strong critical‑thinking, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a positive teamwork attitude.
• Ability to intervene in pre‑crisis or crisis situations using de‑escalation, limit setting, and least restrictive interventions.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office and EHR usage.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission standards for restraint/seclusion and related documentation.
• Experience with quality improvement and thorough documentation.

The compensation range is $38‑$51 per hour, depending on education and experience. Additional benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Paid time off, including sick days
• Voluntary short‑term and long‑term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment

Prairie Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Prairie Care prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Prairie Care is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.