Job Description
GPAC has partnered with an community-centered, mission-driven nonprofit organization to identify their next Registered Nurse in Winona, MN.
The organization is seeking candidates:

• Skilled in providing intake and screening services for children, adolescents, adults, and families to help them manage and cope with life’s challenges.
• Interested in a Part time or Full time role (M-F, 8am to 5pm)who are licensed RNs in the state of Minnesota and have experience working with clients with mental health needs.

BASIC PURPOSE:
This position reports to the Program Supervisor. This position is responsible for medication dispensation, client medication education, staff medication training and assisting with formulation of consistent medication policy to ensure licensing standards are met.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Psychiatry Coordination: Provide input to psychiatrist prior to client appointments; consult with psychiatrist after client appointments; implement psychiatry recommendations.
• Client Medication Education: Provide weekly med education groups; provide individual medication education and consultation to clients as needed; assess and determine client ability to self-medicate.
• Medication Training & Policy: Ensure all staff receive medication training as needed and required; conduct staff trainings on new meds as needed; in conjunction with Program Supervisor develop medication policies as necessary.
• Medication Management: Fill med minders; ensure that clients have the appropriate amount and quantity of meds; conduct medication reconciliation as required; handle documentation and procedures related to client med refusals.
• Direct Client Care: Dispense medications when on duty; conduct client physical upon intake.
• General Team Member Duties: Attend scheduled staff meetings and trainings as required; document therapeutic encounters as required; record client progress toward goal completion in client chart; participate as a member of the treatment team; participate in the development of house policies and procedures in conjunction with management.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ENVIRONMENT:

• Education, Training, Work Experience or Licensure: Must be a Registered Nurse with licensure in good standing; must meet the qualifications of a MN Mental Health Practitioner; must have previous experience working with persons with mental illness.
• Specialized Knowledge or Skills: Ability to relate well and communicate effectively and patiently with adults with mental illness; extensive knowledge of psychotropic meds or willingness to learn.
• Equipment and Applications: Proficient at personal computer standard applications (Word, Excel, E-mail, etc.) Use of fax and photocopy machine.

This position allows you to be part of a dedicated team that is passionate about providing the best treatment and opportunities for children and adults, representing the full diversity of the community. Your work will directly impact families, making a lasting difference in the community.
Some of the benefits and perks of this position are:

• Collaborative and joyful team atmosphere
• Professional development & growth opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits + 401(k) with matching
• Flexible scheduling

If you're ready to join us in our mission to empower under-served children and families and help them live their best lives, please reach out to me at 605.705.3106 or
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.