Essentia Health is hiring a Registered Nurse Manager to lead nursing teams across the Float Pool, Endoscopy, GI, and Interventional Radiology areas at St Josephs Medical Center in Brainerd/Baxter, MN. You'll oversee staffing, quality, outcomes, and staff development to ensure compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered care. Standout perk: comprehensive benefits including tuition reimbursement, flexible scheduling, and generous time off.
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Tuition reimbursement and training programs
- Flexible scheduling and generous time off
Job Description
Join Essentia’s accomplished team as a Registered Nurse Manager in Brainerd and Baxter, Minnesota, where you can enjoy the beauty of 465 lakes offering endless opportunities for water sports and outdoor activities. Located just 125 miles north of Minneapolis, these vibrant cities are at the heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area, a premier vacation destination in the state.
Education Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities
- Provides leadership and direction to the nursing staff within the acute care unit, ensuring the delivery of compassionate, evidence-based, and patient-centered care
- Collaborates with physicians, healthcare professionals, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans that meet the individual needs of the patient
- Monitors and evaluates patient outcomes, ensures adherence to quality standards, protocols, and regulatory requirements
- Manages and allocates nursing resources effectively, including staffing, scheduling, and assignments to maintain optimal patient care and operation efficiency
- Fosters a positive work culture that promotes teamwork, professional growth, and open communication among the nursing staff
- Mentors, coaches, and provides feedback to nurses and other staff supporting their professional development and ensuring their competency in delivering quality patient care
- Participates in the recruitment, selection and onboarding of nursing and nursing support staff, ensuring the right fit for Essentia Health
- Collaborates with the nursing leadership team to develop and implement policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and safety
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing
Required Qualifications:
- 2 years of nursing leadership experience
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
- Nursing license in state of employment
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
Job Location: St Josephs Medical Center
Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)
Hours Per Pay Period: 80
Compensation Range: $51.44 - $77.16 / hour
FTE: 1