Location: Brainerd,MN, USA
**Building Location:**
St Josephs Medical Center
**Department:**
13250 Nursing - Medical
**Job Description:**
Become part of Essentia's accomplished team as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Brainerd and Baxter, Minnesota, where 465 lakes provide endless options for water sports and recreation. These cities, 125 miles north of Minneapolis, are at the heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area, one of the state's top vacation destinations.
**Education Qualifications:**
+ BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing.
**What you'll get to do in this role:**
+ **Lead Patient Care:** Organize and deliver comprehensive care by managing all phases of the patient care process, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
+ **Guide and Delegate:** Act as a team leader by delegating care responsibilities to nursing staff based on their licensure, training, and role specifications.
+ **Contribute to a Greater Mission:** Play a crucial role in advancing the facility's and Essentia's mission and goals, making a meaningful impact on the community we serve.
+ **Ensure Compliance:** Adhere to the standards set by the Joint Commission and other relevant federal, state, and local regulatory or accrediting agencies.
**Our Medical Unit provides care for:**
+ **Neurological Patients:** Including those recovering from strokes and those requiring neurological evaluations.
+ **Respiratory Patients:** Such as individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other respiratory conditions.
+ **General Medical Conditions:** Managing a range of diagnoses including diabetes, infections (e.g., flu and COVID-19), abdominal pain, and gastrointestinal bleeding.
+ **Post-Procedural Patients:** Care for individuals recovering from procedures like hernia repairs and ENT surgeries.
**This position will work the following:**
+ 60 hours per pay period
+ Every Third Weekend
+ Rotating 12 Hour Shifts
+ Day Shift: 7:00AM - 7:30PM
+ Overnight Shift: 7:00PM - 7:30AM
**Licensure/Certification Qualifications:**
+ Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment.
+ Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month.
**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.
+ **Benefit Eligibility:** Employees who work 40 hours per pay period (0.5 FTE) are eligible for most benefits.
**FTE:**
0.75
**Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:**
**Shift Rotation:**
Day/Night Rotation (United States of America)
**Shift Start Time:**
7:00AM or 7:00PM
**Shift End Time:**
7:30PM or 7:30AM
**Weekends:**
Every Third
**Holidays:**
Yes
**Call Obligation:**
No
**Union:**
St Josephs MNA RNs (STJRN)
**Union Posting Deadline:**
12/3/2024
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