Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Unit (Straight Nights)
About The Position
Essentia Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Medical Unit at St Josephs Medical Center in Brainerd and Baxter, Minnesota. The Medical Unit cares for patients with neurological conditions, including stroke recovery and neurological evaluation needs; respiratory conditions such as COPD; general medical conditions including diabetes, infections, abdominal pain, and gastrointestinal bleeding; and patients recovering from procedures such as hernia repairs and ENT surgeries. This role organizes and delivers comprehensive patient care across assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The nurse serves as a team leader, delegates care responsibilities according to staff licensure, training, and role specifications, contributes to the facility’s and Essentia’s mission and goals, and follows Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory and accrediting standards. The position is a permanent night rotation, with 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, 48 hours per pay period, and work every third weekend. Holiday work is required; there is no call obligation. A hiring incentive is available to welcome and reward the nurse joining the healthcare team.
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.
- Lead the care team and delegate responsibilities to nursing staff based on licensure, training, and role specifications.
- Contribute to the facility’s and Essentia’s mission and goals.
- Comply with Joint Commission standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory or accrediting agency requirements.
- Provide care for medical unit patients with neurological, respiratory, general medical, and post-procedural needs.
Benefits
- Hiring incentive
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Professional development, training, and educational programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid time off and personal leave
- Wellness resources and programs, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities
- Life and disability insurance
- Supplemental insurance options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
