Behavioral Health Observation RN – EmPATH Night Shift

CentraCare Health; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Relocation assistance

Benefits

Job summary

CentraCare Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Observation RN to deliver mental health interventions in an Observation unit at St. Cloud Hospital.

You will work with EmPATH to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to patients presenting with mental health urgencies. This role includes collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, covering a 12-hour night shift, and participating in weekend and holiday rotations.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a nursing program; BSN/MSN preferred.
• Minnesota RN licensure required.
• 4+ years experience as psychiatric or chemical dependency RN preferred.
• Knowledge of abuse issues, chemical dependency, and clinical assessments.
• Knowledge of crisis theory, psychiatric diagnosis, and psychotropic medications.
• ANA Psychiatric–Mental Health Certification preferred.
• NCI training required and provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health interventions to patients in an Observation setting.
• Collaborate with EmPATH and community partners to develop treatment plans.
• Participate in a 12-hour night shift schedule with weekend/holiday rotation.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Crisis intervention

NCI training

Community resources

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's in Nursing

Job description

CentraCare Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Observation RN to deliver mental health interventions in an Observation unit at St. Cloud Hospital.

You will work with EmPATH to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to patients presenting with mental health urgencies. This role includes collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, covering a 12-hour night shift, and participating in weekend and holiday rotations.