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About Us

Join PrairieCare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work!

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in psychiatric healthcare? At PrairieCare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to individuals in need. Our comprehensive approach covers the entire spectrum of care, creating a wealth of diverse roles for those who aspire to make a real impact. We believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment. Here, you won’t just find a job—you’ll discover a fulfilling career path in the mental health field.

If you're eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization and help change lives for the better, we invite you to join our dedicated team at PrairieCare. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve!

Responsibilities

Are you a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? At PrairieCare, we are seeking dedicated Psychiatric/Mental Health RNs to provide exceptional care for our adolescent (ages 4-18) and young adult (ages 18-35) patients facing psychiatric and mental health challenges.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct impactful assessments and monitor daily functioning to guide patient care.
• Use your critical thinking skills to deliver safe, high-quality nursing care.
• Collaborate with a dynamic multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes.
• Create a nurturing therapeutic environment while minimizing restraint and seclusion.
• Engage patients through planning and facilitating exciting nursing groups.
• Administer medications accurately and empower patients and families with education.
• Provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care while maintaining confidentiality.
• Skillfully intervene in crisis situations using effective de-escalation techniques.
  
  

Qualifications

What you bring:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing school with a Nursing Degree; BSN preferred.
• Licensure: Current RN licensure with the Minnesota State Board of Nursing is a must.
• Experience: Ideally, you bring at least 1 year of psychiatric/mental health nursing experience within the past two years.
• Certifications: Professional certifications such as RN ANCC Certification in Mental Health Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, or Holistic Health are a fantastic bonus!
• Critical Thinking: Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to navigate complex situations with confidence.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to make sound judgment calls in high-pressure scenarios.
• Multitasking: Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks efficiently while prioritizing effectively.
• Team Player: A positive attitude and a commitment to teamwork, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Tech-Savvy: Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Crisis Management: Ability to react quickly and calmly as part of a team in volatile or emergent situations.
• Quality Focus: A proactive mindset that seeks to improve quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.
  
  

If you possess these qualities and are ready to contribute to a safe environment at PrairieCare, we encourage you to apply!

Pay range for this position is $37.92 to $58.68 depending on education and experience.

Benefit Options Include

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid time off including sick time
• Voluntary Short term and long-term disability
• 401K with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
  
  

We are excited to hear about your interest in this opportunity! If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact me directly, Ashley Bracken, either via email at 3fcvm8@yy2iye.com or by phone at 198-189-0000. If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at noauw@kxans49e.com.

PrairieCare is a psychiatric healthcare system experiencing rapid growth in the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota. With multiple sites across the metro, including locations in Rochester and Mankato, PrairieCare has quickly grown to become one of Minnesota’s largest providers of mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families.

PrairieCare Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PrairieCare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

PrairieCare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process are encouraged to email 9bqdxa2v@r56wwo.com for assistance.

Offers of employment from PrairieCare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background studies.