Registered Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health

Children; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Minnesota in Saint Paul seeks a Registered Nurse for the Inpatient Mental Health unit. You will coordinate and provide family-centered nursing care to youths aged 6–18, using the nursing process, in a 22-bed unit.

The role requires MN RN licensure, current BLS, and pediatric/psychiatric experience, with potential unit-specific certs within 6 months. 12-hour days, every third weekend, 0.6 FTE.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Active Minnesota RN license.
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum 1 year pediatric, psychiatric, or behavioral health hospital experience.
• Unit-specific certifications may be required within 6 months of employment.
• Salary is market-competitive and includes benefits.

Responsibilities

• Provide family-centered nursing care to infants through adolescents.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to plan and implement care.
• Adhere to professional practice standards and unit policies.
• Support learning and professional growth within the team.

Skills

Pediatric mental health

Behavioral health

Nursing experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current Minnesota RN licensure

Current BLS certification

Job description

| Job Information | | | --- | | Registered Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health - (260271MD) Employee Status: Regular Hours Per Pay Period: 48 FTE: 0.6 Shift: Days Shift Length: 12 hours Weekend Coverage: Every third weekend Description : **About Children’s Minnesota** Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids ExpertsTM in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org. Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry. **Department Overview** Our St Paul Mental Health Unit is a 22-bed unit that serves patients in a mental health crisis. We range from 6-years of age to 18-years of age. Our patients have an average length of stay ranging from five to seven days. Patients are cared for by strong inter-disciplinary teams that include program therapists, registered nurses, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, occupational therapists, music therapist, art therapist, child life specialist, unit operations coordinator and mental health specialists. We rely on teamwork, with open and respectful communication, and promote an environment that encourages learning and professional growth. Our team is committed to providing excellent care to our patients and families. **Position Summary** Coordinates and provides family-centered nursing care to infants, children and adolescents, utilizing the nursing process. Accountable for professional practice including independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions performed in collaboration with other health team members. THIS IS AN MNA CONTRACT POSITION. Qualifications : Education Requirements: \\* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. \\* Current Minnesota RN licensure. \\* Current BLS certification. \\* One (1) year of pediatric, psychiatric, or behavioral health experience in a hospital setting. \\* Based upon the unit in which you are applying, additional certification(s) may be required. Department specific required qualifications need to be obtained within 6 months of employment. The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employee’s scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs. In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Job Posting: Nov 12, 2026, 9:00:30 AM Job: Nursing Primary Location: USA-MN-St. Paul Salary (Pay Basis): 46.27 - 71.55 | |