RN, Float

At PrairieCare, we are committed to providing exceptional care to individuals of all ages dealing with mental health challenges. Our team is passionate about fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for both our patients and staff. We believe in the power of collaboration and are looking for an RN Float who shares our mission of delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Hours for this role are a 0.6 or 0.8 FTE, Monday - Friday, 8a-430p

This role does float to multiple Metro Sites

What You'll Do:
As an RN Float, you will play a vital role in managing the care of patients in our Adult and Youth Partial Hospital Programs, inpatient units, and clinics. Your responsibilities will include:

• Holistic Patient Care: Provide non-judgmental, culturally sensitive care that respects the autonomy, dignity, and rights of our patients and their families.
• Medication Management: Administer medications accurately, monitor for side effects, and educate patients and families about their treatment plans.
• Clinical Interventions: Perform timely interventions as ordered by physicians, including necessary testing and documentation to ensure safe handoffs to providers.
• Care Management: Conduct psychosocial, physical, and behavioral assessments, providing individualized directives based on your findings.
• Collaborative Communication: Work closely with interdisciplinary team members, seeking advice and feedback to ensure the highest standard of patient care.
• Therapeutic Milieu Management: Utilize therapeutic approaches to create a safe and supportive environment, focusing on reducing the use of restraints and seclusion.
• Group Facilitation: Plan and facilitate nursing groups, engaging patients in meaningful therapeutic activities during their treatment.
• Leadership and Delegation: Lead and delegate tasks to Psychiatric Technicians, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Certified Medical Assistants, ensuring a collaborative team approach.

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing School, Nursing Degree required. BSN Preferred. Current licensure as an RN with the Minnesota State Board of Nursing is required.
• Evidence of 1 year of psychiatric/mental health nursing experience within the past two years preferred
• Additionally, may have professional certifications, including but not limited to an RN ANCC Certification in Mental Health Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, and/or Holistic Health
• Must have critical thinking skills and ability to problem solve
• Ability to communicate and make safe judgment calls in stressful situations
• Ability to multi-task, use time efficiently, and prioritize appropriately
• Ability to provide remote coverage for clinics throughout the PrairieCare system.
• Ability to float to all PrairieCare Clinics, Partial Hospital Programs, and Inpatient.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner in both verbal and written format and model a positive teamwork attitude
• Ability to intervene in person and on the phone while triaging during pre-crisis or crisis situations by utilizing de-escalation techniques in the clinic setting, including developing a plan of safety for patients as needed.
• Interpersonal skills-the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Must have basic computer skills using Microsoft Office products and EHR
• Knowledgeable of the Joint Commission standards for restraint/seclusion use and documentation requirements.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly as part of a team to handle volatile and potentially emergent situations
• Quality management-the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Pay range for this position is $38 to $51 depending on education and experience.

Benefit options include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid time off including sick time
• Voluntary Short term and long-term disability
• 401K with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment

PrairieCare is a psychiatric healthcare system experiencing rapid growth in the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota. With multiple sites across the metro, including locations in Rochester and Mankato, PrairieCare has quickly grown to become one of Minnesota's largest providers of mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families.

PrairieCare does not discriminate against any person based on race, color, national origin, disability, or age in admissions, treatment, or participation in its programs, services, activities, or employment. PrairieCare is an Affirmative Action Employer/Equal Opportunity Employer supporting Veterans, Disabled, and other protected individuals and is committed to a diverse workforce.

PrairieCare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email hr@prairie-care.com for assistance.

Offers of employment from PrairieCare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background studies.

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