Behavioral Health Nurse Specialist with Medical Focus

3 days ago


Dell Rapids, South Dakota, United States Avera Behavioral Health Center Full time
About the Position

Avera Behavioral Health Center is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join its multidisciplinary team in the Senior Unit. As a key member of this dynamic team, you will provide high-quality nursing care to patients experiencing various mental health conditions and medical comorbidities.

This unique opportunity allows you to work in a 20-bed unit that values autonomous professional nursing practice while requiring critical thinking and active collaboration with a comprehensive team including Physicians, Social Workers, Case Management, Patient Care Techs, expressive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, physical, occupation, and speech therapy.

Key responsibilities include utilizing the nursing process to deliver patient-centered care, developing therapeutic skills applicable across settings, enhancing interpersonal skills, and performing duties such as IVs, blood draws, catheter insertions, respiratory treatments, and wound care.

We are looking for a passionate individual who enjoys working with older adults with diverse levels of functioning and their families, possesses motivation to help create and deliver high-quality patient care, and has a genuine interest in helping patients with conditions like Dementia, Depression, Catatonia, Anxiety Disorders, Schizophrenia, and Bipolar Disorder.

What We Offer

Avera offers competitive pay ranging from $32.00 to $46.50 per hour, depending on experience. Additionally, we provide opportunities for career growth, student loan repayment, certification, and membership in professional organizations.

The hourly rate mentioned above reflects our commitment to recognizing and rewarding your valuable contributions as a Registered Nurse in our organization.

Join us at Avera and be part of an environment where compassion, teamwork, and professional growth thrive.



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