Psychiatric Nurse

University of Minnesota
life insurance, paid holidays
United States, Minnesota, Saint Paul
Mar 22, 2025
Apply for Job Job ID 367317 Location Twin Cities Job Family Health Care Full/Part Time Part-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Job Code 3522MN Employee Class Civil Service Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job General Statement of Responsibilities: The Psychiatric Mental Health Registered Nurse at Boynton Health performs nursing duties including prescriber support and delegated responsibilities in the student-only Mental Health Clinic. Please note this is a respectful and non-hostile work environment that we strive to maintain. Therefore, job responsibilities are to be carried out in a manner respectful of the rights of co-workers and patients from diverse populations and conducive to the efficient, effective rendering of high quality Mental Health care. Please see details below. Job Responsibilities, Knowledge and Skills: Responsibilities: Psychiatric prescriber support Manage psychiatric secure messages and phone calls Provide refills using nursing protocol and standing orders Complete prior authorizations Patient visits: vitals, DISCUS, safety assessments and intakes including reporting significant findings to prescriber Assist with hospitalizations via protocol Coordinate with other clinic areas or outside clinics/providers Thorough and timely documentation in EMR Attend weekly meetings Commitment to anti-racism and on-going development of inclusivity and equity Cleaning and disinfecting according to infection control protocol Adherence to maintaining client confidentiality and rights Respond to situations as they arise throughout the day, including triage Provide culturally competent health education and counseling: Promote patient understanding of health practices or needed care Provide brief supportive counseling interventions to patients Continually improve systems and processes supporting nursing practice: Attend and participate in Boynton Health staff meetings and inservices Maintain familiarity and compliance with applicable OSHA, MERTKA, and HIPPA guidelines Coordinate/participate in ongoing review of patient care policies, procedures and protocols Coordinate/participate in Quality Improvement projects Maintain current knowledge/awareness of Boynton Health patient care improvements and initiatives Other duties as assigned Knowledge: Familiarity with mental illness; signs, symptoms and manifestations Suicide risk and interventions Recognition and appropriate response to psychiatric and medical emergencies (Triage) Psychotropic medications and side effects Community resources including TMS, therapy, food and housing Skills: Nursing assessments Comfortable discussing suicidal ideation and safety Communication and motivational interviewing including boundaries Clear and concise documentation Creative problem-solving Flexibility in working with a dynamic team Other responsibilities not mentioned on this list may arise. This is a general overview, rather than an exhaustive list. Physical and Environmental Conditions: Mobility to work in a typical clinic setting and use standard equipment Standing, walking and/or sitting for long periods of time Some bending, twisting, stooping, and stretching Requires repetitive hand and wrist motion to operate a keyboard Possible exposure to communicable disease and medical preparations in the clinic setting Ability to demonstrate immune status to measles, mumps, rubella, varicella and hepatitis B Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms Ability to push and pull wheelchairs, gurneys, oxygen tanks and IV poles Ability to perform CPR in an emergency situation Vision to read printed materials and VDT screens and provide necessary patient care Ability to respond to patient needs in emergency situations Qualifications Required Qualifications: BA/BS with at least 2 years of experience or a combination of related education (ADN) and work experience to equal at least 6 years Mental health nursing experience, at least 1 year Completion of accredited professional nursing program Licensure by the state of Minnesota to practice professional nursing Current CPR training and willingness to recertify as needed Demonstrated commitment to anti-racism and promoting a culture that respects and advances diversity, equity, and inclusion Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds Board Certification in Mental Health Motivational interviewing skills About the Department About Boynton Health, Mental Health Boynton.umn.edu Boynton Health serves the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, providing comprehensive health care with a public health approach to campus well-being. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of care for you in a culture that supports equity, inclusion and respect. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of University of Minnesota students and the campus community. Our vision is to be the healthiest campus in the nation. Pay and Benefits Pay Range: $43.59-$54.28 hourly; depending on education/qualifications/experience Time Appointment: up to a 75% continuous appointment 9 or 10 months in duration with summer's off. Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts University HSA contributions Disability and employer-paid life insurance Employee wellbeing program Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity Financial counseling services Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. Example language: This position requires that you attach LIST ATTACHMENT TYPES SUCH AS: a sample of scholarly work, a diversity statement, and a list of references. This position will remain open until filled. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647. Diversity The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).