Behavioral Intervention and Emergency Response Team RN

Allina Health System • Fridley, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Intervention and Emergency Response Team Registered Nurse (BIERT-RN) provides specialized behavioral health support across the hospital, focusing on the prevention, assessment, and management of behavioral crises. Working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, the BIERT-RN conducts proactive patient rounding, behavioral risk assessments, care planning, de-escalation interventions, emergency behavioral responses, and post-event follow-up. The role combines behavioral intervention and rapid response expertise to enhance patient outcomes, promote a safe care environment, reduce workplace violence, and support caregivers in managing complex behavioral health needs. The BIERT-RN serves as a clinical resource, patient advocate, and leader in advancing innovative, whole-person behavioral health care throughout the organization.

The position is listed at 0.75 FTE (60 hours per two-week pay period), with 12-hour day/night shifts and an every-third-weekend rotation. The role is based at 550 Osborne Rd NE, Fridley, Minnesota.

Requirements

• Associate's or vocational degree in Nursing.
• At least 3 years of RN experience in an acute care setting, with 1–3 years of recent mental health nursing experience.
• Licensed Registered Nurse through the Minnesota Board of Nursing, required upon hire if working in Minnesota.
• Meet at least one of the following: current BLS certification from the American Heart Association; current BLS certification from the American Red Cross; or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• For Tier 1: 3 years of RN experience in an acute care setting and at least 3 years of mental health nursing experience within the last 3 years.
• For Tier 2: 3 years of RN experience in an acute care setting and at least 2 years of mental health nursing experience within the last 3 years.
• For Tier 3: 3 years of RN experience in an acute care setting and at least 1 year of mental health nursing experience within the last 3 years.
• Ability to lift up to 32 lbs. occasionally and up to 25 lbs. frequently, in accordance with the Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing.
• RN-BC Mental Health certification.
• RN-BC Gerontology certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical consultation and support for patients exhibiting behavioral health, psychosocial, or safety-related concerns.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized plans of care that promote patient safety and therapeutic outcomes.
• Perform proactive rounding, assessment, and intervention for patients identified as being at risk for behavioral escalation or complex behavioral health needs.
• Respond to behavioral emergencies, de-escalation events, and other situations requiring specialized clinical expertise.
• Support caregivers through coaching, education, debriefing, and best-practice recommendations related to behavioral health management.
• Participate in initiatives focused on workplace safety, violence prevention, patient experience, quality improvement, and high reliability.
• Collect, analyze, and report program outcomes and performance metrics to support continuous improvement.
• Contribute to program development, staff education, and strategic initiatives that support evolving patient and organizational needs.
• Serve as a resource for evidence-based behavioral health practices, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• PTO/time away.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree