Behavioral Health Link Nurse
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*This position may be eligible for a $18,000 sign on bonus with a 3-year commitment*

Magnet Recognized: Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center has received consecutive ANCC Magnet re-designations for meeting rigorous standards for nursing excellence and job satisfaction.

Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

What is The Link? The Link is a community triage center located in Sioux Falls that assists individuals who are experiencing a non-violent behavioral health crisis, seeking treatment for substance abuse disorders, or searching for support services. The Link meets the individual's needs for critical services and links them to services to assist with their mental health or substance abuse challenges.

You will enjoy working at The Link if you are a nurse that:

• Has a passion for serving others who are needing assistance with withdrawal management, observation for intoxicated individuals, and crisis stabilization
• Appreciates an active, challenging care environment that requires critical thinking
• Values autonomous professional nursing practice
• Possesses motivation to help create and deliver high-quality patient care in an energizing team environment

Position Highlights:

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and comprehensive team that includes: Physicians, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Paramedics, Triage Techs, Social Workers, and Behavioral Health Techs
• Self-scheduling program
• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care
• Career Growth: You have the opportunity to go beyond licensure and employment requirements and become nationally certified

Job Summary

The R.N.'s purpose is to provide quality nursing care to our patients and to supervise the staff working with the R.N. to coordinate cares with ancillary staff, and to communicate effectively with the physician to ensure quality patient care.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred. Graduate from an approved nursing program is acceptable
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Dakota and/or meeting the requirements of multi-state licensure required

Work Schedule

• Varied Shifts