Registered Nurse (RN)

Join Our Team at the Center for Alcohol & Drug Treatment

$5000 Sign-On Bonus Join our dedicated team at the Center for Alcohol & Drug Treatment, a non-profit committed to improving family and community health through addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery services.

These positions are designed to provide additional support to our teams, ensuring a balanced workload and improved patient care. As an RN in our program, you will deliver compassionate, high-quality nursing care to individuals experiencing addiction challenges. As well as, work with an interdisciplinary team of LPNs, Clinical Assistants, and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors. Learn more about what its like working as a nurse with us. Here it straight from our nursing team: Meet Our Nurses!

Summary:

This individual performs medical administration for patients of the Center of Alcohol and Drug Treatment. Oversee medical care of patients and promote optimal health and refer patients needing a higher level of care. Manage difficult patients and oversee LPNs and other support staff as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtain and accurately document a relevant health history from patients; perform a Comprehensive physical and mental health assessment.
• Identify medical and mental health problems and develop/implement a plan of care to minimize complications and promote optimal health. Immediately refer patients needing a higher level of care to appropriate facilities.
• Counsel patients and use the therapeutic relationship to promote health.
• Teach/coach patients and family members to impart knowledge and associated skills.
• Collaborate as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Appropriately implement protocols and order. Review licensed practitioner orders, monitor documentation, and ensure enforcement of rules and regulations, including staffing requirements.
• Monitor and ensure the quality of healthcare practices, including agency policies and procedures, documentation, and professional and licensing standards of care.
• Provide and direct healthcare of patients, including supervision of the nursing care.
• Review medication use and assure staff follows the medication control policies and procedures.
• Assist the Licensed Practitioner with history and physicals.

Establish and implement procedures for the provision of nursing care and delegated medical care, including:

• a health monitoring plan;
• a medication control plan;
• training and competency evaluations for staff performing delegated medical and nursing functions;
• handling serious illness, accident, or injury to patients;
• an infection control program; and
• a first aid kit;
• delegating nursing functions to other staff consistent with their education, competence, and legal authorization;
• assigning, supervising, and evaluating the performance of nursing tasks; and
• implementing condition-specific protocols in compliance with section 151.37, subdivision 2.

Qualifications:

• This individual must have a certificate in nursing from a college or technical school.
• Must be a current Registered Nurse certified by the Minnesota Board of Nursing
• Must be CPR and First Aid certified or obtain it before direct patient contact.
• Must pass background studies issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
• Must know and understand the requirements of 245F, sections 245A.65, 253B.04, 253B.051, 626.557, and 626.5572, and chapter 260E.

Hours:

This position is designated for the 2nd shift, 2:45pm-11:00pm with weekend rotations.

Compensation and Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. All benefits listed are eligible for full-time employees, and part-time employees receive a reduced benefit package.

• Hourly Pay: $33-$44 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage with 80% employer contribution toward the lowest-cost Gold Plans.
• Dental & Vision Insurance: Coverage options available for both dental and vision care.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Paid Holidays: 10 paid holidays each year.
• Development Time: Dedicated paid time for professional development and continuing education.
• Retirement Plans:
• 401(k) & Roth IRA: 4% employer base contribution, plus an additional 4% employer match.
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance for peace of mind.
• Disability Insurance:
• Short-Term Disability: 100% employer coverage for short-term disabilities.
• Long-Term Disability: 100% employer coverage for long-term disabilities.
• Accidental & Critical Illness Insurance: Additional coverage to help in the event of unexpected accidents or illnesses.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for eligible plans to help you save for medical expenses with tax advantages.
• On-the-Job Training: Comprehensive training to support your growth and success in your role.
• Paid Continuing Education (CEU) Training: Paid time and funding for continuing education to maintain your licensure and skills.
• Tuition Assistance: Financial support for higher education through our tuition assistance programs.
• Tuition Forgiveness: Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Minnesota State Programs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for personal and family matters.
• Family & Medical Leave: Time off for medical or family reasons in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Additional Leave Benefits: Paid leave for Bereavement, Jury Duty, and Military Leave.

Additionally, the Center offers overnight bonus pay for those working 3rd shift hours and overtime pay during mandated shifts.

VISION: The Center for Alcohol & Drug Treatment's vision is a community in which people's potential and quality of life are not limited by addiction and its consequences.

MISSION: The Center for Alcohol & Drug Treatment's mission is to improve personal, family and community health through addiction prevention, treatment and recovery services.