Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Unit

Essentia Health • Brainerd, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Essentia Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Medical Unit at St Josephs Medical Center in the Brainerd and Baxter, Minnesota area. The nurse organizes and delivers comprehensive patient care throughout assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation; delegates care responsibilities to nursing staff according to their licensure, training, and roles; supports the facility’s and Essentia’s mission and goals; and follows Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory and accrediting standards.

The Medical Unit cares for neurological patients, including people recovering from strokes or needing neurological evaluations; respiratory patients, including those with COPD and other respiratory conditions; patients with general medical conditions such as diabetes, infections, abdominal pain, and gastrointestinal bleeding; and patients recovering from procedures such as hernia repairs and ENT surgeries.

The position is 60 hours per pay period, with 12-hour shifts on a day/night rotation. The schedule includes every third weekend and holidays. Day shifts are 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; night shifts are 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. There is no call obligation. The listed compensation range is $42.87–$64.30.

Requirements

• BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing.
• Current nursing licensure in the state or states of employment.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month.

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver comprehensive patient care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Delegate care responsibilities to nursing staff based on their licensure, training, and role specifications.
• Contribute to the facility’s and Essentia’s mission and goals.
• Comply with Joint Commission standards and other relevant federal, state, and local regulatory or accrediting requirements.
• Provide care to patients with neurological, respiratory, general medical, and post-procedural needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Life and disability insurance, with supplemental insurance options.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Paid time off, generous time off, and personal leave.
• Employee wellness resources and programs, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities. Benefit eligibility may vary.

What This Job Offers

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