Mental Health Nurse Specialist

6 days ago


Garretson, South Dakota, United States Avera Behavioral Health Center Full time

The Avera Behavioral Health Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in the Child Unit.

This role involves providing nursing care to children and adolescents with mental health issues, focusing on developing coping skills and achieving therapeutic goals in a team-based environment.

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate nurse who values autonomous professional practice and has a passion for helping patients with conditions such as Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Addiction or Suicidal behavior.

As a member of our multidisciplinary team, you will enjoy this setting if you:

  • Enthusiastically work with children aged 5-12 years old and adolescents aged 13-17 years old as well as their families
  • Possess motivation to help create and deliver high-quality patient care in an energizing team environment
  • Have a Bachelor's degree in nursing and are licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Dakota

Our center offers a competitive salary of $43.00 - $54.50 per hour, with opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Benefits:

  • Free health insurance
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Sign-on bonuses available for eligible applicants
  • Cross-trained to work in the Adolescent Program and Child Program

Job Summary:

The Department of Nursing at Avera McKennan requires all nurses to practice at a competent level of nursing care and demonstrate a competent and professional level of behavior in his/her role as a RN.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide nursing care for the patient.

He/she assumes responsibility and accountability for his/her individual actions, duties and outcomes performed.

The Registered Nurse may assist with nursing duties on any of the inpatient units at BHS.

Work Schedule:

Varied Shifts; 72 hours/2 weeks



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