Registered Nurse (RN) Progressive Care Unit/ICU

Essentia Health•Brainerd, MN
•$43 - $64•Onsite

About The Position

Essentia Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to work in the Progressive Care Unit/ICU at St Josephs Medical Center in Brainerd and Baxter, Minnesota. The role includes organizing and delivering comprehensive patient care across assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation; leading and delegating care to nursing staff; and contributing to the facility’s and Essentia’s mission and goals. The nurse will follow Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory and accrediting standards, continuously assess and monitor critically ill patients, and collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals on individualized care plans. The position is 0.75 FTE, or 60 hours per pay period, with rotating 12-hour day and overnight shifts and work every third weekend. No holiday work or call obligation is listed. A hiring incentive is offered. 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(s) of employment.
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within one year.

Responsibilities

  • Organize and deliver comprehensive care through all phases of the patient care process, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
  • Lead the care team by delegating responsibilities to nursing staff according to their licensure, training, and role specifications.
  • Contribute to the facility’s and Essentia’s mission and goals.
  • Adhere to Joint Commission standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory or accrediting requirements.
  • Continuously assess and monitor patients in critical conditions, using advanced technology and clinical judgment to respond to changes in patient status.
  • Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.

Benefits

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