Lionheart Wellness & Recovery Hastings, MN | In Person $42-$50/hour | Consistent Part-Time Schedule | Opportunity to Grow into Full-Time Lionheart Wellness & Recovery is seeking a compassionate, dependable Registered Nurse to help clients address their health needs while participating in substance use disorder treatment. Your work will center on intake health assessments, weekly individual nursing sessions for clients with identified health needs, and a weekly health-focused psychoeducation group. As Lionheart pursues the medical services enhancement for our Minnesota 245G program, this position offers an opportunity to help develop nursing services that connect physical health, mental health, and recovery. If you enjoy building relationships, making health information understandable, and helping people follow through on practical goals, we'd like to meet you. What You'll Do You will help clients understand their health concerns, identify next steps, and build habits that support recovery.
Responsibilities include:
Complete intake nursing health assessments, including health history, current concerns, medications, and relevant health risks. Identify needs for ongoing nursing support, medical evaluation, and referrals. Meet individually each week with clients who have identified health needs to provide nursing follow-up, education, and support. Develop individualized nursing goals and interventions in collaboration with clients and the treatment team. Provide individual psychoeducation tailored to each client's needs, readiness, and understanding. Plan and facilitate a weekly health-focused psychoeducation group. Teach topics such as sleep, nutrition, stress and physical health, chronic condition management, medication safety, infectious disease prevention, overdose prevention, and the effects of substance use on the body. Help clients understand prescribed medications and communicate questions or concerns to their prescribers. Coordinate with primary care providers, pharmacies, behavioral health providers, and other supports as appropriate and with required consent. Participate in team discussions and contribute relevant health information to treatment and discharge planning. Document assessments, services, client responses, and follow-up needs accurately and promptly. Recognize changes in health status and follow program procedures for urgent concerns and medical referrals. Help leadership develop nursing workflows, health education materials, and documentation practices as medical services expand. All nursing services will be provided within the RN scope of practice and Lionheart's policies. We're looking for someone who can listen without judgment, notice barriers to care, and turn health recommendations into manageable steps clients can use in everyday life. Who We're Looking For Required Current Minnesota Registered Nurse license in good standing. Must be able to pass a MN DHS background study or qualify for a set - aside. Strong nursing assessment skills and sound clinical judgment. Ability to provide clear, practical health education individually and in groups. Comfort supporting people with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health needs. Strong organization, communication, and clinical documentation skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the treatment team. Respect for client privacy, autonomy, and diverse backgrounds. Ability to meet applicable DHS background study and employment requirements. Availability to work in person in Hastings, Minnesota. Preferred Experience in substance use treatment, psychiatric nursing, outpatient care, or community health. Familiarity with Minnesota 245G treatment programs. Experience leading health education or psychoeducation groups. Experience supporting clients with chronic conditions and barriers to accessing health care. Familiarity with trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and medications for substance use disorders. Experience working with adults and adolescents. Interest in developing nursing services within a growing treatment program. We welcome applicants whose nursing experience comes from a different setting and who bring strong assessment skills, curiosity, and a commitment to learning about recovery-focused care. A Schedule That Can Fit Your Life This position begins as part-time, with a consistent weekly schedule developed around client needs and the selected candidate's availability. The schedule will include time for intake assessments, weekly individual appointments, a weekly psychoeducation group, care coordination, and documentation. Weekly hours and workdays will be discussed during the interview process. As participation in the program increases, there may be an opportunity to add hours and transition to full-time employment. Compensation $42-$50 per hour Starting pay will reflect nursing experience, relevant substance use or behavioral health experience, assessment and group education skills, and overall qualifications.
Benefits This role offers:
Paid sick and safe time, accrued as you work Continuing education paid for through our Impact membership — your CE credits for license renewal are covered A four-day workweek. We're open Monday through Thursday and closed Friday through Sunday Health, dental, and vision become available if this position grows into a full-time role. Our full-time threshold is 35 hours a week, with coverage starting after 60 days A consistent part-time schedule developed collaboratively. Direct collaboration with program leadership and the treatment team. Opportunities to expand skills in substance use treatment and health education. A voice in the development of Lionheart's nursing services. Potential for additional hours and a future full-time position as the program grows. Why Lionheart? At Lionheart, nursing can make a meaningful difference in a client's ability to participate in treatment and sustain recovery. A client may need help understanding a health condition, reconnecting with a medical provider, asking questions about medications, or building a routine after a period of instability. You'll have the opportunity to support that progress through ongoing relationships and practical education. In this role, you can: Follow clients' progress through regular individual sessions. Bring a nursing perspective to collaborative treatment planning. Create engaging health groups that respond to clients' real concerns. Help shape a developing service from the beginning. Work directly with leaders who can act on your ideas and feedback. We value nurses who pair clinical judgment with patience, communicate clearly, and help clients feel comfortable asking for support. About Lionheart Wellness & Recovery Lionheart Wellness & Recovery is a locally operated Minnesota 245G substance use disorder treatment provider serving adults and adolescents in Hastings. Our approach recognizes that recovery is affected by physical health, emotional well-being, relationships, and access to support. We work with clients to understand their needs and develop realistic steps toward lasting change. We are expanding our focus on health and wellness as we pursue the medical services enhancement for our program. This RN position will help make individualized nursing support and ongoing health education part of that work.
Job Details Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$42-$50 per hour
Schedule:
Consistent weekly schedule; hours and days determined during hiring
Location:
Hastings, Minnesota Setting:
Outpatient substance use disorder treatment
Client Population:
Primarily Adults with some adolescents as need arises
Work Arrangement:
In person
Growth Opportunity:
Potential to increase hours and transition to full-time as the program grows Equal Opportunity Employment Lionheart welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and makes employment decisions based on job-related qualifications and organizational needs, consistent with applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with criminal histories are welcome to apply, subject to applicable licensing, DHS background study, and employment eligibility requirements. Apply If you're an RN who enjoys education, relationship-based care, and helping people strengthen their health during recovery, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your résumé through Indeed to start the conversation.
Pay:
$42.00 - $50.00 per hour Expected hours: 12.0 - 25.0 per week
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply