Nurse LPN

Nexus Family Healing is seeking a .75 full time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)to join the Southeast Regional Crisis Center (SERCC) in Rochester, MN! This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about mission-driven work while aligning communities and regional partners to provide the right kind of care for individuals experiencing mental health crises across southeast Minnesota.

The Southeast Regional Crisis Center (SERCC) is a 24/7 walk-in crisis care center for urgent mental health needs for patients ages 10 and up. The center provides a calm, safe and welcoming environment. Patients receive immediate help from compassionate staff who are experts in crisis, trauma, and mental health care.

Nexus Family Healing is a national nonprofit network ofmental health agencies with over 45 years of restoring hope for thousands of children and families through outpatient/community mental health services, foster care, adoption, and residential treatment.

Location/pay/schedule:

• $26 per hour
• .75 full time, around 30 hours per week
• On-site in Rochester, MN
• Days/evenings, rotating weekends
• Would consider a weekend block!

Position Summary:

The LPN provides medical services, procedures and protocols that promote resident health and well-being.

Primary responsibilities:

Client Centered Medical Care

• Coordinates necessary follow-up appointments and/or referrals with interdisciplinary teams.
• Collaborates with other interdisciplinary teams regarding medical aspects of client admissions.
• Collects and reviews clients’ medical data and ensures that medical records are current and accurate.
• Monitors acute and chronic medical conditions of clients; provides treatment or consultation as needed.
• Provides appropriate care and/or treatment and directs others as necessary while collaborating to provide and facilitate a referral to higher level of care when appropriate.

Treatment Team Collaboration

• Serves as a resource to staff and other interdisciplinary teams regarding client medical concerns.
• Collaborates with the treatment staff to develop individual client treatment plans.

Promotes client health & well-being

• Performs centered health care services, in accordance with the Nexus policies, procedures and protocols.
• Maintains and stays apprised with trainings and certifications (online trainings, internal and external, in-person trainings, CPR certifications, nursing license, first aid and safety, medication administration, and infection control etc.

Client Confidentiality

• Ensures client information remains confidential and compliant with Nexus policies involving client privacy, informed consent and confidentiality standards for clients and their families.

Implement, monitor and coordinator the administration of client medications.

• Verify, count, and administer medication.
• Monitors clients daily for side effects, adverse effects and or drug interactions.
• Ensures client prescriptions are filled and the appropriate amount is maintained through each client’s stay within the resident milieu.

Required Education and Licensure:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing.
• 2+ years’ experience in a clinic and/or hospital environment.
• Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 4+ years’ experience in a clinic and/or hospital environment

ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies:

• Innovation:
  Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches.
• Compassion:
  Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern.
• Agility:
  Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly.
• Responsiveness:
  Being quick, positive, and accurate.
• Excellence:
  Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions will be focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.

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