Registered Nurse

We are seeking to hire an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse to provide therapeutic patient and family-centered care for children and adolescents in a psychiatric residential treatment facility.
The children and adolescents who come to Dakota Family Services have complex mental and behavioral health issues, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, depression, autism, bipolar disorder, and trauma.
If you are passionate about changing the lives of youth and their families, consider joining the multidisciplinary team at Dakota Family Services.
Starting Wage: $31/hour+ DOE Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
Flexible work schedule, which requires working one evening shift (1-9 p.
m.
) each week and on-call one weekend per month.
Responsibilities: The successful applicant will: Connect with, support, and educate children and adolescents, ages 10-18.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to assess patient progress and modify treatment plans accordingly.
Assess, treat, and triage medical and psychiatric emergencies in a timely and appropriate manner.
Complete mental and physical health assessments of youth.
Act as a liaison between the Ranch treatment team and outside hospitals, clinics, and physicians.
Administer medication, obtain refills, and monitor medication administration procedures to ensure medications are administered in a safe and effective manner.
Provide evidence-based services to help residents and their families meet their treatment goals.
Provide integrated services by communicating and documenting services, care, and treatment.
Document medical information accurately and timely according to licensing and accreditation standards.
Educate youth about issues of general health, medications, growth and development, hygiene, infection, and nutrition.
Qualifications: The successful applicant must: Hold a current and valid North Dakota Registered Nurse license.
Be at least 21 years old.
Pass a thorough background check, including criminal, abuse, and motor vehicle.
Have a current driver's license and insurable driving record.
Demonstrate good communication and listening skills.
Why choose Dakota Family Services? Dakota Family Services cultivates a culture of purpose, caring, and learning.
The accepting and compassionate work environment unites employees around a common mission.
Staff are encouraged to learn new things, share new ideas, and explore alternatives.
The warm, collaborative, and inviting work environment supports teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
Our behavioral health providers continue to professionally flourish as they work alongside a group of compassionate, practiced experts providing outpatient care for children and adolescents with complex behavioral health issues.
Our Culture of Purpose is exemplified by idealism and altruism.
We are tolerant, compassionate, and respectful people trying to do good for the long-term future of children and families.
The ideal applicant must have a passion for providing care for children and adolescents with complex behavioral health issues, be devoted to promoting the needs of youth and families, and be willing to advocate for resources to ensure each patient reaches their goals.
Our Culture of Caring is built on relationships and mutual trust.
We are warm, welcoming, collaborative, and supportive of each other.
We are united by loyalty, and leaders emphasize sincerity, teamwork, and positive relationships.
We respect all voices, cultures, and perspectives.
We treat all with dignity.
At Dakota Family Services, you will work in a faith-based organization that believes employees must care for themselves before they can help others become their best selves.
Paid time off accrual begins immediately.
Our Culture of Learning is exemplified by exploration, expansiveness, and creativity.
We are inventive and open-minded, explore alternatives, and encourage new ideas.
We are united by curiosity; leaders emphasize innovation, knowledge, and adventure.
We own our mistakes, learn from them, and move on.
At Dakota Family Services, you can continue your professional development through mentoring and support from our practiced experts.
And, share your expertise by advising and guiding the development of others.
Benefits: As we support treatments that care for others, we also care for our employee’s professional and personal growth and well-being.
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% employer match up to 5% Medical and Dental Insurance.
Employees participate in the cost of premiums and have the option of purchasing additional coverage for dependents Health Savings Account with a $125/month employer contribution if enrolled in the Ranch's Medical plan Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance policies Employee Assistance Program through Telus Health Generous Paid Time Off (accrual based on hours worked) Seven paid holidays each year Dependent Care Flex Spending Account Voluntary Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Term Life Insurance 20% discount on items at all Ranch Thrift Store locations STAR leadership program Free meals at the cafeteria while on shift