Charge Registered Nurse - Mental Health

Regions Hospital; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

On-site employee fitness center

Employee resilience resources

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company

Job summary

Regions Hospital is seeking a Charge RN in Mental Health to lead a dedicated team caring for adults with acute mental health illnesses. The unit features 20 private rooms, separate dining and day space, a group room, a comfort room, and secured outdoor spaces to support patient recovery.

As Charge RN, you will coordinate patient care, mentor staff, and ensure safety and high-quality treatment. The schedule includes 0.70 nights with eight-hour shifts and every-other-weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as RN in Minnesota.
• BSN preferred; ADN acceptable with 1+ year RN experience.
• CPR for the professional rescuer or BLS for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Lead as Charge RN on a Mental Health unit for adults.
• Coordinate patient care and mentor staff on shift.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compassionate treatment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong communication

Cultural competency

Nursing leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Regions Hospital has a great opportunity to join our nursing team as a Charge RN in Mental Health to work with an incredible team of people who have a passion for caring for others!

This mental health unit has 20 private rooms/bathrooms (some handicapped accessible), separate dining and day room space, a spacious group room, a comfort room, and open areas for visiting and relaxing. In addition, patients have access to a large activity room and a secured outdoor space. This unit provides care to patients 18 years and older that are experiencing an acute mental health illness of moderate to severe acuity. We also care for patients undergoing in-patient electro-convulsive therapy (ECT). In addition, patients may have medical/surgical conditions that are being treated and require intervention.

At Regions, we believe that mental health is as important to overall well-being as physical health. We are working to remove the stigma that surrounds mental illness so everyone can get the treatment they need. Regions Hospital is a leader in mental health. We are the largest provider of inpatient mental health services in the east metro. We treat all mental illnesses in adults at our state-of-the-art facility which means we can provide comprehensive, personalized care for all our patient's needs, no matter how complex.

Work Schedule

0.70 Nights. All 8 hour shifts. Every other weekend rotation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree or Associate Degree in Nursing and 1 year of RN experience
• Internal new graduate applicants can meet minimum requirements with an Associate Degree in Nursing
• Licensed as a registered nurse by the State of Minnesota
• CPR for the professional rescuer or BLS for healthcare providers
• Must have exceptional interpersonal skills and strong ability to work with a wide range of patients from varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN/MSN strongly preferred and generally expected that BSN/MSN is obtained within 5 years of hire.
• Two (2) years experience in area of specialty preferred at 0.8 FTE, or above (minimum of 3328 hours).
• Mental Health Experience.

Benefits

• Regions Hospital offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 401K with match, disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement.
• We offer an on-site employee fitness center as well as on-site employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need.
• We also have a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency.
• Regions Hospital is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Laon Forgiveness program.
• Regions is also proud to be a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company.