RN - Behavioral Health SWOT Nurse

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

1d • $45 - $69 • Onsite

About The Position

Essentia Health is seeking an RN - Behavioral Health SWOT Nurse to provide holistic, compassionate nursing care centered on each patient’s individual needs. The nurse exercises professional autonomy, makes informed decisions, and promotes health while recognizing quality care as a universal right.

The role collaborates with patients and multidisciplinary teams—including Behavioral Health Technicians, Nursing Assistants, Health Unit Coordinators, Occupational Therapists, Psychotherapists, Counselors, and Psychiatrists—to assess concerns, identify issues, and integrate subjective and objective information. The nurse develops tailored care plans, implements appropriate interventions, and evaluates patient outcomes.

This is a float role: the nurse consults, reviews care plans, and sees a variety of patients throughout the hospital during a shift rather than remaining on a specific floor. The position is 0.8 FTE, with 8-hour day/evening rotating shifts, every other weekend, and holiday work. The listed shift times are 0700–1530 and 1500–2330. There is no call obligation. The position is based at Miller Dwan Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of RN experience.
• Current nursing licensure in Minnesota.
• Current nursing licensure in Wisconsin or ability to obtain it within one year.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to become certified within one month of hire.
• Proven crisis management and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, unpredictable environments.
• Adaptability to move between units and work effectively with diverse teams and patient populations.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to care.
• Emotional intelligence, resilience, and empathy in patient and team interactions.
• Flexibility to respond to shifting priorities, assignments, and clinical demands.
• Self-direction and effective time-management and organizational skills.
• Openness to feedback and commitment to personal and professional growth.

Nice To Haves

• Behavioral Health experience.
• Inpatient RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, compassionate nursing care centered on each patient’s individual needs.
• Make informed decisions and take responsibility for nursing practice while promoting health.
• Collaborate with patients and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to assess concerns, identify issues, and integrate subjective and objective data.
• Develop individualized care plans, implement appropriate interventions, and evaluate patient outcomes.
• Consult, review care plans, and care for a variety of patients throughout the hospital during each shift.
• Serve as a behavioral health resource to nursing and interdisciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Life and disability insurance, along with supplemental coverage 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 focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.
• Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $7,500 for an ADN or $10,000 for a BSN.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed