NURSE-LPN/RN – NORTHERN WINDS TREATMENT CENTER/HALFWAY HOUSE - CHEMICAL HEALTH PROGRAM

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

NURSE-LPN/RN – NORTHERN WINDS TREATMENT CENTER/HALFWAY HOUSE

CHEMICAL HEALTH PROGRAM

Open: January 19, 2023-Until filled

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Coordinate information, staff time, and services to assure clients physical health and assure medication management of mental health conditions. Reports to the Supervisor of Northern Winds Treatment Center/Halfway House. Full-time position w/benefits, salary; DOQ.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Monitor and attend to Clients Physical and Behavioral Health.

• Assure that residents of treatment center or halfway house have their medical need met.

• Observe and report client behaviors.

• Manage client medical appointments and medications (as well as refills.)

• Prepare required paperwork prior to doctor appointments.

• Maintain a log of client appointment and transport clients to appointments.

• Coordinate services with the Medical and Behavioral health departments.

• Coordinate with counselors.

• Maintain medical supplies inventory.

• Mandatory participation in workshop/training.

• Able to respond to referrals made by other social services agencies.

• On call 24-hours a day, seven days a week;

• Abide by and maintain confidentiality rules and regulations.

• Refrain from mood-altering chemicals

• Mandatory participation in alcohol/drug testing when called upon.

• Able to work on weekends with MARS staff

• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• GED/High School Diploma.

• Valid Minnesota Nursing (LPN or RN) license.

• Prefer: Six (6) months of Nursing experience.

• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Office programs, and Electronic Health Records.

• Must possess a valid driver's license and automobile insurance.

• Must be a team player, dependable, and work well in a busy/stressful clinic environment.

• Employment contingent upon successfully passing Pre-Employment Drug/Alcohol Test and Background Check.

TO APPLY: Applications and copies of certificates/diplomas are being accepted at the Government Center – Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 Phone (218) 679-1847.