Job Description:
Join Essentia’s accomplished team as a Registered Nurse - Palliative Care Patient Navigator 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:
Required Qualifications:
- BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing
- 2 years of related experience
What You’ll Do in This Role:
- Coordinate care for patients with palliative care needs, ensuring seamless decision-making support and access to services.
- Act as the primary point of contact for referring physicians, patients, and caregivers, offering resources and guidance to navigate clinical and supportive care services within Essentia and the community.
- Collaborate with a diverse care team and external service providers to ensure comprehensive, compassionate care for each patient.
- Facilitate communication between physicians, staff, patients, and community organizations to improve patient care coordination.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with physicians, staff, patients, and community members through exceptional customer service and communication.
- Provide patient education and resources to empower individuals and their families in managing palliative care needs, promoting comfort, symptom management, and informed decision-making.
This position involves 56 hours per pay period, with shift times varying based on patient scheduling and specific care needs.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
- Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:
- Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options to ensure employees' well-being.
- Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.
- Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health*: Health Coverage:Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.Professional Development:Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.Work-Life Balance:Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.Employee Wellness Programs:Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.*Eligibility for Essentia Health’s benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at for more information.
Job Location:St Josephs Medical Center
Shift Rotation:Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start/End:Day Shift Hours/Day Shift Hours
Hours Per Pay Period:56
Compensation Range:$52853 - $79279 / year
FTE:0.7
Weekends:None.