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Company: Northstar Behavioral Health Network
Location: North St Paul, MN
Career Level: Director
Industries: Recruitment Agency, Staffing, Job Board

Description

Description:

Purpose Statement:

Northstar Behavioral Health Network is a team of professionals that specialize in serving those

battling substance use disorders, specifically Opioid Use Disorder and Stimulant Use Disorder.

Also specializing in those needing Intensive Residential Treatment Services.


Job Duties and Responsibilities: (Essential Functions)

Participate in reviewing the comprehensive assessment prior to service initiation

Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern

the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Department.

Comprehensive understanding of all MN Statutes related to providing services for the

population NBHN serves

Management of Mantoux compliance

Responsible for nursing department compliance

Work with Provider on development and implementation of Standing Orders

Work with Provider and NPS Nurses to ensure delivery of provider ordered services

Responsible for QI implementation

Manage relationships with outside resources and identification of potential providers

including but not limited to outside MAT services, Psychiatric services, and other health

related services

Participate in strategic planning and policy updates

Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staffing meetings

Evaluate and implement recommendations from management staff in other

departments as they may pertain to nursing services

Recommend the number and level of nursing personnel to be employed

Collaborate with the HR Department in the recruitment of nursing service personnel


This description covers the primary purpose and principal duties of the job. It is not designed to be a complete list of all the duties

and responsibilities required of this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.1


Develop, Maintain, and periodically update the written procedure for ensuring that

professional nursing personnel have valid and current licenses.

Participate in new employee orientation

Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel.

Provide direct nursing care as necessary

Assist with the development and implementation of safety standards for the Medical

Services Department

Monitor nursing service personnel to assure that they are following established safety

regulations in the use of equipment and supplies

Development and implementation of a program for monitoring communicable and/or

infectious disease among clients and personnel

Development and implementation of a procedure for reporting hazardous conditions or

equipment

Development and implementation of a procedure for the destruction of medications

Development and implementation of a procedure for the safe operation of all medical

equipment

Oversight of nursing personnel to set up continuing care plans for client discharges,

including but not limited to: on-going psych appointments, medical appointments,

dental appointments, MAT follow ups.

Assure that all qualified Behavioral Health Technicians and other staff, deemed

necessary, are adequately trained to provide medications, through Northstar Behavioral

Health Medication Administration Training.

Assure that all staff have a current CPR and First Aid Certificate. Conduct CPR/First Aid

training as needed.

Participate in inspections made by DHS.

Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Must be licensed by the State of Minnesota as a Registered Nurse

Must pass a State of Minnesota Background Check

CPR Certification or attain within 30 days

Comprehensive understanding of all MN Statutes related to providing services for

the population NBHN serve

Ability to use Microsoft office programs and EHR System



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