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RN Nurse Manager

Essentia Health
Essentia Health Salary
Fargo, ND Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2026
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!The Nurse Manager assesses, directs, manages, and evaluates the delivery of nursing care and patient support services on a 24-hour basis to achieve a specified standard of nursing care for a designated patient population. Ensures the existence of streamlined patient care delivery systems, which promote smooth patient transitions across the patient care continuum. Through effective fiscal and operational management, maintains optimum patient care unit systems, including staffing, scheduling, general resource allocation, and communication systems. Assures orientation, ongoing education, and development programs are available to expand each staff member’s individual capacity for growth.

Education Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provides leadership and direction to the nursing staff within the acute care unit, ensuring the delivery of compassionate, evidence-based, and patient-centered care
  • Collaborates with physicians, healthcare professionals, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans that meet the individual needs of the patient
  • Monitors and evaluates patient outcomes, ensures adherence to quality standards, protocols, and regulatory requirements
  • Manages and allocates nursing resources effectively, including staffing, scheduling, and assignments to maintain optimal patient care and operation efficiency
  • Fosters a positive work culture that promotes teamwork, professional growth, and open communication among the nursing staff
  • Mentors, coaches, and provides feedback to nurses and other staff supporting their professional development and ensuring their competency in delivering quality patient care
  • Participates in the recruitment, selection and onboarding of nursing and nursing support staff, ensuring the right fit for Essentia Health
  • Collaborates with the nursing leadership team to develop and implement policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and safety

Educational Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Required Qualifications

  • 2 years of nursing leadership experience

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

  • Nursing license in state of employment
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

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.

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

Job Location: 32nd Avenue Building

Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start/End: varies/varies

Hours Per Pay Period

Compensation Range: $105768 - $158662 / year

Union

FTE: 1

Weekends

Call Obligations:

Salary : $105,768 - $158,662

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