Registered Nurse (RN) Progressive Care Unit/ICU
About The Position
Essentia Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Progressive Care Unit/ICU at St Josephs Medical Center in Brainerd and Baxter, Minnesota. The RN organizes and delivers comprehensive patient care across assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation; delegates care responsibilities according to staff licensure, training, and roles; and supports the facility’s and Essentia’s mission. The role includes monitoring critically ill patients, using clinical judgment and advanced technology to respond to changes, and collaborating with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans. The nurse must follow Joint Commission standards and other applicable regulatory and accrediting requirements. This position is 0.75 FTE, or 60 hours per pay period, with rotating 12-hour day and overnight shifts and work every third weekend. Holidays are required; there is no call obligation. A hiring incentive is available.
Requirements
- BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing.
- At least one year of RN experience in a Med/Surg or Medical unit.
- 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 assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
- Lead the care team by delegating responsibilities based on staff members’ licensure, training, and role specifications.
- Support the facility’s and Essentia’s mission and goals and contribute to the community served.
- Follow 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
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid time off and personal leave
- Employee wellness programs, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities
- Life and disability insurance, along with supplemental benefit options
- Hiring incentive
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
