Mental Health Registered Nurse

RSI is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to provide nursing support to individuals throughout East Central Minnesota with developmental, physical, and mental health disabilities.

The typical schedule is Monday through Friday during business hours, with flexibility required to meet program and individual support needs. Weekend and holiday shifts are not required, aside from occasional phone support as part of the on-call nursing rotation. Travel between program locations throughout East Central Minnesota is required, with mileage reimbursement provided for work-related travel. Candidates must have reliable transportation.

This position provides nursing support at RSI's Lotus Grace program - a 24/7 Residential Crisis Stabilization (RCS) and Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) facility in Cambridge, MN - as well as to individuals living in RSI's residential foster care homes across East Central Minnesota. The role includes 20 scheduled hours per week at Lotus Grace, with the remaining full-time hours assigned to RSI's foster care homes, providing nursing assessment, care coordination, and staff training and support.

About Lotus Grace:

Nestled on a peaceful 20-acre hobby farm, Lotus Grace provides a supportive, home-like environment for up to five individuals. Lotus Grace is dedicated to addressing mental health needs within the community by offering immediate, person-centered support in a licensed residential setting for individuals experiencing mental health crises. The program's unique nature-based environment - featuring open green space and a variety of farm animals - fosters healing, personal growth, and recovery in a calm and therapeutic atmosphere

Salary: $76,000-$79,000 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 scheduling
• No mandated shifts
• Provide services to individuals in a comfortable home environment
• Career training and development
• Use a diverse range of nursing skills
• Smaller settings provide more opportunity to get to know the people we support and have a direct impact
• Work for a person-centered, non-profit company

Key Job Duties:

• Complete person served assessments upon admission and develop medical care plans.
• Monitor and treat the physical and mental health needs of service recipients, coordinating appropriate follow-up care.
• Responsible for the delegation, training, and accurate documentation of medication administration.
• Support the professional growth and development of staff at assigned programs through effective performance management and training.
• Provide staff training on medication administration, program procedures, and individualized care needs while monitoring compliance and follow-through.
• Oversee medical documentation and appointment scheduling.
• Monitor and coordinate the ordering of medications, medical supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain familiarity and compliance with applicable Minnesota Statutes and rules.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate Infection Control Plans and ensure adherence to OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen standards.
• Participate in a rotating on-call telephone nursing schedule with additional compensation provided.
• Able to travel distances to assist with trainings and/or meetings.

For this position, you will need:

• To pass a post-offer background and MVR check
• A valid driver's license with no restrictions
• To possess a current Minnesota RN license with a preference given to candidates with a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience working with people with various disabilities.

You will also need to meet one of the following Mental Health Practitioner qualification requirements:

• Have at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral sciences or related field and 2000 hours of experience with individuals with mental illness, substance use disorder, traumatic brain injury, or developmental disabilities; or
• Have at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral sciences or related field and have completed a practicum or internship that focused on behavioral sciences or related field that required direct interaction with individuals served; or
• Have 4000 hours of experience in the delivery of services to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorder, traumatic brain injury or developmental disabilities; or
• Have 2000 hours of experience providing services to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorder, traumatic brain injury, or developmental disabilities and receive treatment supervision at least once per week until obtaining 4000 hours of experience; or
• Have a master's or other graduate degree in a behavioral sciences or related field.

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.

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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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Department: Program Services

This is a non-management position

This is a full time position