Coordinator of Adolescent Therapy

Job Overview

Schedule for this position is as follows -

• Monday (7am-3:30pm)
• Tuesday (2pm-10:30pm)
• Friday (7am-3:30pm)
• Saturday (7am-3:30pm)
• Sunday (7am-3:30pm)
• Wednesday (2pm-10:30pm)
• Thursday (2pm-10:30pm)

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for patients in Child/Adolescent Day Treatment programs. Provides assessment and therapy for patients and their families. Coordinates the patient’s plan of care and daily schedule with the treatment team and communicates with the patient’s external support system.

Provides clinical and program services to patients and their families.

• Timely treatment and appropriate responsiveness to immediate therapeutic needs.
• Facilitates psycho‑educational therapy groups, individual therapy or patient support groups.
• Initiates day‑to‑day implementation of the program schedule and coordination of the multidisciplinary team.
• Communicates to interdisciplinary team, physician, Program Manager and/or Clinical Systems Supervisor any clinical or medical concerns.

• Involves the patient, family and other multidisciplinary team members in gathering data.
• Performs admission interviews, health and social history assessment.
• Plans and implements nursing care plan, modifying and evaluating as needed.
• Documents data and identified outcomes.
• Is knowledgeable of medication policies.
• Aware of actions, contradictions and potential side effects related to medications administered to patients.
• Observes and documents outcomes.
• Facilitates self‑administration medication programs as directed.
• Collaborates with patient, family and other multidisciplinary team members to develop therapeutic treatment plan.
• Identifies outcomes that are age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic and attainable.
• Documents the treatment plan to assure continuity throughout the continuum of care.
• Plans and facilitates discharge.
• Utilizing evidence based policies in clinical practice.
• Attends and participates in learning opportunities about evidence based practice.
• Membership in hospital or unit based nursing practice council/research council.
• Evidence based practice project (e.g. policy development or poster presentation).
• Journal club.
• Journal article critique and circulation.
• Literature review.
• Development of standard/pathway/guideline for patient care.
• Presentation.
• Research study.
• Partners with patient caregiver in care/decision making.
• Communicates in a respective manner.
• Ensures a safe, secure environment.
• Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
• Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
• Provides patient education based on assessment of learning needs of patient/caregiver.

• Fulfills all organizational requirements.
• Fosters a culture of improvement, efficiency and innovative thinking.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Current MN Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./noncontract

The posted pay range is for a 40‑hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.

If your role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO/Vet/Disabled:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.