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Job Class: Registered Nurse

Agency: Human Services Dept

This position was previously announced on 04/04/2024. If you already applied for this job, you do not need to reapply.

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/19/2024

• Closing Date : 05/02/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Willmar Region MNA

• Division/Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Rotating Shift / Varies

• Days of Work : Varies

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $32.92 - $48.78 / hourly

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 205 - MN Nurses Association/MNA

• Anticipated Start Date : Within 30 days of interview

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• Telework Eligible : No

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Candidates may be eligible for a hiring bonus of up to $10,000!

**This posting may be used to fill multiple full-time, part-time or intermittent vacancies

Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise (CARE) program in Willmar has a rewarding career opportunity for talented nurses to help people who struggle with chemical use and addiction reclaim their lives. Operated by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, CARE Willmar specializes in providing treatment for co-occurring mental illness and chemical dependency. All services are person-centered, building on the individual‘s interests and capacity for growth, leading to a lifelong process of recovery. This is an excellent opportunity to join a great team and make a great difference in the lives of others.

In the role of RN at CARE Willmar, you will provide professional nursing care and assessments so that the client‘s health is restored, promoted and maintained. Job duties include:

• Provide supervision and coordination of care on assigned shift, so that standards of care are maintained. Participate as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team.

• Develop a therapeutic relationship with clients and provide accurate, current client concerns, cares, and/or other pertinent information to the team.

• Provide for client safety and maintain a safe, drug free therapeutic environment.

• Administer medications and perform treatments.

• Provide chemical dependency and psychiatric care to clients as identified in Treatment Plan.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must:

• Current licensure or eligible for licensure in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse.

**Future Registered Nurses who are within six (6) months of graduating and taking their NCLEX-RN are encouraged to apply. Contingent job offers may be made upon successful completion of degree and passing of NCLEX-RN.

Preferred Qualifications

Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.