Registered Nurse- Behavioral Emergency Response Team-BERT/ Psychiatric Acute Care Program- RN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

About The Position

This position is open to experienced psychiatric nurses. The RN primarily serves in both the inpatient Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT) and ED BERT roles, with occasional shifts on other inpatient psychiatry units. The BERT RN coordinates behavioral health interventions in the Emergency Department and throughout the Mayo Clinic–Rochester campus, contributing to the care of patients experiencing acute psychiatric illness and behavioral crises and ensuring prompt follow-up on issues. The RN is accountable for coordinating nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. Working within Mayo Clinic’s Nursing Professional Practice Model and the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, the RN plans, implements, evaluates, and communicates all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. Care is delivered through an interdisciplinary team and primary nursing model, with individualized treatment plans. Treatment approaches may include group and individual supportive therapy, behavior modification, pharmacology, electroconvulsive therapy, and recreational therapy. The RN provides leadership through precepting, formal or informal leadership, and quality improvement activities. The RN delegates care in consideration of staff skill and experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources. The role requires strong communication, mentoring, and teaching skills; participation in committees or projects may also be required. Some employees may need to drive their personal vehicle as part of their responsibilities. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship, subject to state licensure and VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing program recognized by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA.
At least one year of RN experience.
Current RN license meeting applicable state requirements before the start date.
Valid BLS certification; it must remain valid for 90 days after the start date. Accepted certifications include AHA/Heartcode BLS, Military Training Network, or Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers.
Additional state licensure and/or specialty certification or training as required by the work area.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience working in a team environment.
Computer skills.
Ability to work flexible hours, potentially including days, evenings, nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call.
Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations in the work setting.
Demonstrated leadership, effective communication, and excellent critical-thinking skills.
Entry-level associate-degree RNs with an RN start date on or after April 1, 2020, must provide documented evidence of completing a baccalaureate nursing degree from an accredited program within five years of the last day of the month of their RN start date.
Internal applicants must attach their three most recent performance appraisals.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

Coordinate behavioral health interventions in the Emergency Department and throughout the Mayo Clinic–Rochester campus.
Contribute to the care of patients experiencing acute psychiatric illness and behavioral crises.
Work primarily in inpatient BERT and ED BERT roles, with occasional shifts on other inpatient psychiatry units.
Ensure prompt follow-up of issues in collaboration with others.
Coordinate nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care.
Plan, implement, evaluate, and communicate all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
Support professional nursing practice across settings and throughout the continuum of care.
Provide leadership through precepting, leadership activities, and quality improvement efforts.
Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources.
Mentor and teach, and potentially participate in committees or projects.