RN - Behavioral Health SWOT Nurse

What You'll Do in This Role:

• Deliver Comprehensive Care: Provide nursing care that is holistic, compassionate, and centered on the individual needs of each patient.
• Exercise Professional Autonomy: Take responsibility for your nursing practice by making informed decisions and promoting health, recognizing that quality care is a universal right.
• Collaborate with Healthcare Teams: Work closely with patients and a multidisciplinary team (Behavioral Health Technicians, Nursing Assistants, Health Unit Coordinators, Occupational Therapists, Psychotherapists, Counselors, and Psychiatrists) to assess concerns, identify issues, and integrate both subjective and objective data.
• Implement and Evaluate Care Plans: Develop tailored care plans, apply appropriate interventions, and continuously evaluate patient outcomes to enhance overall care quality.
• You will be consulting, reviewing care plans, and seeing a variety of patients throughout the hospital during your shift rather than staying on a specific floor.

• Proven crisis management and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, unpredictable environments.
• Demonstrated adaptability in moving between units and working effectively with diverse teams and patient populations.
• Strong communication skills with a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to care.
• High emotional intelligence, resilience, and empathy in patient and team interactions.
• Flexibility to respond to shifting priorities, assignments, and clinical demands.
• Ability to take initiative and serve as a behavioral health resource to nursing and interdisciplinary teams.
• Self-directed with effective time management and organizational skills.
• Open to feedback and committed to personal and professional growth.

• 0.8 FTE
• 8 Hour Shifts
• Day/Eve Rotation
• Every other weekend

• At least 2 years of RN experience
• Current nursing licensure in Minnesota
• Current nursing licensure in Wisconsin or ability to obtain within a year.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to become certified within 1 month from date of hire.
• Preferred: Behavioral Health experience
• Preferred: Inpatient RN experience

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options to ensure employees' well-being.
• Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.
• Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.