Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health - Fairview Range

Fairview Range is looking for a passionate Registered Nurse for inpatient Behavioral Health in Hibbing, MN!

The Behavioral Health RN provides direct and indirect total nursing care to patients, oversees unit operations for a shift when functioning as charge nurse, and facilitates unit groups. Our inpatient Behavioral Health department expanded in 2016 and now includes two inpatient, acute psychiatric units. Both units treat a range of mental health issues in adult patients.

Schedule:  This position is 40-56 hours per two weeks, 8-hour Day/Evening shifts and every other weekend (weekends 2 & 4).

Benefits: This is a benefit eligible position!

Internal posting window through 6/20/2024.

About this unit:

• 34 beds between 2 units
• Multidisciplinary care team including Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, RNs, LPNs, Unit Assistants, Social Workers, and Mental Health Practitioners.
• Patient population: adult (ages 18+)

About Fairview Range

Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Mesaba Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice, and Fairview Transportation Services.

Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other. 

Keywords: Registered nurse, RN, mental health, behavioral health, psych

Registered Nurse (RN) Job Responsibilities

• Performs a total systems assessment according to established policies (including physical, psychosocial and spiritual data) upon admission, as well as ongoing assessments.
• Identifies patient needs and/or nursing diagnosis based on analysis of collected data and incorporates into an individualized plan of care.
• Provides age specific direct patient care in collaboration with all disciplines according to standards of care.
• Recognizes and reports adverse patient condition to the physician in a timely manner.
• Promotes the following Patient and Family Centered care concepts: dignity and respect, information sharing within the scope for behavioral health, participation, and collaboration.

Registered Nurse (RN) Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Current Minnesota RN Licensure.
• Current BLS certification or attends BLS class within six months of employment and maintains certification.
• Current BCS certification or attains within three months and maintains certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• One-year previous experience in Mental Health nursing or two years professional nursing experience.