Job Description: Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people's lives. Med/Surg is a great place to gain confidence in your nursing skills as you will see a variety of patients and diagnoses. Come join our inviting atmosphere where you are safe to ask questions. We have a culture of teamwork and friendship, so you know you will be working alongside great nurses with a common goal to give great patient care!
Essentia Health in Fargo is a Comprehensive Stroke Center. Our Neuro unit sees:
- Stroke patients
- Post-op back and neck surgeries
- Patients needing a neurological work-up for dizziness, confusion, and weakness
- Medical and Surgical patients include COPD, abdominal pain/GI bleeds, hernia repairs, ENT procedures, and post-op urological patients.
Responsible for organizing and providing nursing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel based upon their licensure, preparation, and job descriptions. Contributes to the meeting of the mission and goals of the facility and Essentia, and meets the requirements of the Joint Commission if applicable and/or other federal, state, and local regulatory or accrediting agencies.
Education Qualifications:

Educational Requirements:

• BSN or AND degree from an accredited school or college of nursing

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification and Licensure Requirements:

• Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification within 1 month

Sign On Incentives: $10,000/Associate RNs and $15,000/Bachelor RNs for all eligible Experienced and New Grad RN with work commit.

Our Benefits are exceptional and Include:

• Health Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement/AssistanceProgram
• Paid Time Off
• 401k (with Essentia Health annual match)
• Life and Disability Insurance options
• Adoption Assistance

Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota.

Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of 13,500 employees, including 3,500 registered nurses & licensed practical nurses, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people's lives.

Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 70 clinics, six long-term care facilities, three assisted living facilities, three independent living facilities, five ambulance services and one research institute.

Essentia Health is accredited as a level 3 Accountable Care Organization, the highest level of certification possible, by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.

FTE 0.9
Shift Rotation Weekend Status (United States of America)
Shift Start Time 0700 & 1900
Shift End Time 1930 & 0730
Pay Range $36.30 - $54.45 / hour

The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, as well as internal equity among our team.

Weekends Every 3rd weekend
Holidays Yes

Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.

Essentia Health EEO: Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.