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Overview

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North

Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient

care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.CHI St. Alexius also provides you with the quality care you provide to others.

We care about our employees well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

• Care@Work program supporting any child care, pet care, or adult dependent needs

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Flexible spending accounts

• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft

• Adoption Assistance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

• Matching Retirement Programs

• Wellness Program

Responsibilities

Empowering Recovery: Registered Nurse (RN) - Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

Are you a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse passionate about behavioral health and making a lasting impact on patients' lives? Join our dedicated team at St. Alexius' Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and play a crucial role in guiding individuals toward recovery and improved mental well-being.

This role focuses on the behavioral health and case management aspects of patient care, where you will:

*Collaborate within a supportive team: Work closely with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment. Share your expertise and learn from others in a dynamic team setting.

*Provide expert case management: Act as a primary point of contact for patients, coordinating their care across various settings and providers. This includes facilitating communication with family members, community resources, and other healthcare professionals.

*Conducts utilization review: Act as a liaison with insurance companies by completing utilization review to ensure coverage for the patients programming. This includes documenting review findings, communicating with payers and other healthcare providers, discharge planning, and facilitating timely and appropriate transitions of care.

*Conduct thorough assessments and interventions: Utilize your clinical skills to conduct comprehensive assessments, identify potential risks, and implement appropriate interventions to address patient needs and prevent crises.

*Develop and implement individualized care plans: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create and execute comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs and goals. This includes assessing patients' mental health status, identifying treatment priorities, and coordinating care across various disciplines.

*Champion patient advocacy and empowerment: Advocate for patients' rights and needs, ensuring they receive the best possible care and support. Empower patients to actively participate in their treatment and recovery journey.

*Medication management and monitoring: Administer medications, monitor patient responses, and educate patients and their families about medication side effects and management. You'll play a vital role in ensuring medication safety and efficacy.

Qualifications

Education: Nursing degree from an approved School of Nursing .

Licensure: License to practice professional nursing in the State of North Dakota

Experience: One year preferably in a mental health setting

Skills: Working knowledge of basic clinical skills in delivery of patient care. Must be able to communicate, maintain records, and develop reports. Must be able to use a computer, keyboard and telephone.

Interpersonal Skills: Good communication skills are necessary because of the constant communication, both oral and written, with patients, families, visitors and medical center staff. Accountable for own conduct. Promotes and supports positive working relationships among staff, between other disciplines, departments, families, visitors, and patients. Maintains confidentiality

Physical Effort: Ability to move light weights. Ability to move freely throughout the medical center. Ability to implement non-violent crisis intervention skills

Hours of Work: Days and evenings, depending on program assignment. Variable work hours as need arises.

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt/Exempt

Other : Limited exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Limited exposure to infectious diseases. Able to perform effectively in emergency and stressful situations.

Pay Range

$26.14 - $36.9175 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.