Behavioral Health Nurse Specialist

7 days ago


Valley Springs, South Dakota, United States Avera Behavioral Health Center Full time
Unlock a Rewarding Career in Behavioral Health Nursing

Avera Behavioral Health Center seeks a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our multidisciplinary team. This is a unique opportunity to gain both medical and mental health experience, working with patients who have various conditions requiring critical thinking and professional nursing practice.


About the Role
  • This position involves delivering high-quality nursing care to older adults suffering from mental health conditions such as Dementia, Depression, Catatonia, Anxiety Disorders, Schizophrenia, and Bipolar Disorder.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, motivation to help create and deliver high-quality patient care, and a passion for helping patients achieve optimal outcomes.


About Avera

Avera Behavioral Health Center is part of a comprehensive healthcare system recognized for its commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. As a Magnet-recognized organization, we prioritize teamwork, compassion, and the well-being of our patients and staff.


Why Join Our Team?
  • We offer competitive pay, free health insurance, and opportunities for career growth and development.
  • Our dynamic team environment includes physicians, social workers, case management, patient care techs, expressive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
  • We prioritize professional development, offering nationally certified training and education programs.

Requirements
  • Graduate of Registered Nursing (RN) Education program.
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of SD or 'multi-state privilege' to practice in SD if residing in a compact state outside of SD.
  • CPR, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certification or completion upon next available program.

Salary and Benefits

The hourly range for this position is $32.00 - $46.50 per hour, dependent on experience.



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