Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Unit

Essentia Health • Brainerd, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Essentia Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Medical Unit at St Josephs Medical Center in Brainerd and Baxter, Minnesota. The nurse organizes and delivers comprehensive patient care across assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation; leads the care team by delegating responsibilities according to staff licensure, training, and roles; contributes to the facility’s and Essentia’s mission and goals; and follows standards established by the Joint Commission and applicable regulatory or accrediting agencies.

The Medical Unit cares for neurological patients, including stroke recovery and 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 scheduled for 60 hours per pay period, with 12-hour shifts on a day/night rotation and work every third weekend. Holidays are required; there is no call obligation. A hiring incentive is offered. The role is based at St Josephs Medical Center.

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.

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver comprehensive care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Lead the care team and delegate care responsibilities to nursing staff according to their licensure, training, and role specifications.
• Contribute to the facility’s and Essentia’s mission and goals.
• Comply with Joint Commission standards and relevant federal, state, and local regulatory or accrediting requirements.
• Care for neurological, respiratory, general medical, and post-procedural patients.

Benefits

• Hiring incentive.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance, with supplemental 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.

What This Job Offers

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