On-Call Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) OR Registered Nurse (RN)

On-Call Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) OR Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Category: Nursing Requisition Number: ONCAL002462

Full-Time

1530 Assisi Drive NW Rochester, MN 55901, USA

Job Details

Be the backbone of hope and healing. At Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge, every role matters in helping people overcome addiction and find a new path forward. Whether you're working directly with clients or supporting behind the scenes, your contributions make recovery possible. In return, we offer a values-driven workplace, supportive managers, and opportunities to grow. That commitment has earned us recognition from Newsweek as a Best Addiction Treatment Center and seven straight Star Tribune Top Workplace awards.

*On-Call position, will reliably have 6-8 hours/week, primarily Friday/Saturday, additional as needed*

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Review admission notes and applications, identify at risk clients
• Meet with new clients for initial assessment within first few days at Mn Adult & Teen Challenge
• Meet individually with clients having health concerns/assess/refer as needed/treat
• Manage medication issues identified during assessment or referred from staff or counselors
• Consult with Program Managers, Program Directors & program staff regarding client physical/mental health issues
• Document interactions with clients on database
• Respond to staff requests to see clients for medication and other health concerns
• Responsible for destruction of medications
• During screening, work w/admissions to perform nursing/mental health assessment and refer as appropriate
• Assist with medication training for staff
• Assist with health education for clients and staff as appropriate e.g. infection control, first aid
• Teach CPR class for staff
• Assist in providing Mantoux's to staff and clients
• Assist in restocking first aid kits
• Assist in re-supplying each building with OTC meds, medical/first aid supplies
• Ongoing quality improvement of care provided for clients
• Meet with supervising RN weekly
• Send weekly end of week summary to supervisor
• Enter all physical exams, Mantoux's and labs for clients into database
• Enter nurse note for all health interactions with clients into database

Required Skills & Experience (Minimum Qualifications):

• RN or LPN
• Must be free of chemical use problems for at least the two years immediately preceding hire.
• Have and maintain current nursing licensure with the state of Minnesota.
• Prefer 5 years of increasingly responsible experience which demonstrates proficiency in the skills and knowledge required to perform the job.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and a clean driving record that will be accepted by this organization's vehicle insurance carrier.
• Ability to successfully complete background check process.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Ability to model a lifestyle that is in compliance with Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge's Code of Conduct
• Maintain professional standards of conduct and appearance with co-workers and the public.
• Exceptional ability to successfully manage multiple concurrent projects with competing deadlines and frequent interruptions.
• Strong ability to relate to people with life-controlling problems.
• Strong leadership skills (one-on-one and group situations).
• Ability to remain on task while facing frequent interruptions.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to bring order to unstructured environments.
• Assertive individual with pleasant, cordial attitude when working with people.
• Excellent computer skills including typing, word processing, spreadsheets and general familiarity with database programs.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and a clean driving record and ability to be insured under the organization's vehicle insurance carrier.

Target Compensation Range (Negotiable based on Qualifications):

LPN: $30.00-33.00/hour

RN: $33.00-35.00/hour

Our robust benefits package includes medical, HSA, dental, vision, PTO, dependent care FSA, disability, life insurance and 403b retirement plan.

We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool in order to successfully meet our mission of helping every Minnesotan find help and healing from addiction.

Mn Adult & Teen Challenge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any category protected by federal, state or applicable laws.

Reasonable accommodation can be provided upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.