Registered Nurse- Behavioral Emergency Response Team-BERT/ Psychiatric Acute Care Program- RN

The BERT RN supports Rochester Methodist Campus and St. Marys Campus in-patient units and the Emergency Department. Responsible for the daily coordination of behavioral health interventions within the ED and throughout the Mayo Clinic-Rochester campus. This position plays an integral role in the care of patients with acute psychiatric illnesses and behavioral crises.

The BERT RN also works collaboratively with others to assure prompt follow up of any issues. The RN is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. The RN will function within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.

The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Graduate of a nursing program, as recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Experience working in a team environment.

Ability to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends and on-call. Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting. All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date of April 1, 2020 and after must provide documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program within five years from the last day of the month of the RN start date.