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Nurse Resident - New Grad RN

Varies hours per pay period

Job ID: R047994

Brainerd, Minnesota

At Essentia Health, registered nurses are on the front lines of our patient experience. Essentia Employees are driven by our mission, vision and values, and we strive to provide patient care like nowhere else in an environment that promotes personal and professional growth. Grow your career at Essentia Health.

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Success Profile

What makes a successful Nurse at Essentia Health? Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Compassionate
  • Team Player
  • Trustworthy
  • Positive
  • Productive
  • Curious

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"I’m motivated knowing that my role as a RN can make a positive impact in the lives of our patients whether it is a face-to-face visit, phone call or MyHealth message. We are empowered to provide a level of care for our patients that I would personally want to receive."

Kelly K.
Registered Nurse- Family Practice
Proctor, MN

"Essentia Health focuses on education and pushing an individual to be the best employee they can be. They are always looking for ways to improve patient care through new equipment, procedures, techniques, etc., and it is shown every day with patient satisfaction."

Anthony B.
Registered Nurse- Orthopedics/Urology
Duluth, MN

"We promote open communication and transparency throughout the nursing units. Our leadership is honest and has an open door to listen to any concerns staff may have. We work together as a team and help each other out."

Shana M.
Registered Nurse- Med/Surg
Fargo, ND

"At Essentia, you’re not just another employee— you’re an individual with a family, hobbies and professional career. Essentia’s healthcare team truly provides care “Like Nowhere Else”, whether it be for patients or employees."

Liz T.
Registered Nurse- Med/Surg
Brainerd, MN

Rewards

  • Healthcare

  • Healthcare FSA

  • Health & Wellness Programs

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

  • Tutition Reimbursment

  • Professional Development

  • Paid Time Off

  • Life and Disability Insurance

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Responsibilities

Job ID R047994
Building Location
St Josephs Medical Center
Department
13250 Nursing - Medical

Job Description:
The Nurse Resident is a new graduate Registered Nurse (RN). The Nurse Resident is accountable for the coordination of nursing care. The Nurse Resident supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of patients and families. The Nurse Resident will function within the Essentia Health’s Nursing Professional Practice Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The Nurse Resident contributes to the meeting of the mission and goals of the facility and Essentia Health. The Nurse Resident meets the requirements of the Joint Commission, if applicable, and/or other federal, state, and local regulatory or accrediting agencies. The Nurse Resident possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in collaborating; and may participate on committees or projects. The Nurse Resident will be actively involved in Essentia Health’s approach to Magnet Nursing Recognition and the pursuit of Nursing excellence.

Education Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care.

  • Accountable for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.

  • Plan and delegate, as appropriate, patient care according to skill level, experience, patient intensity, fiscal accountability, and adequacy of resources.

At the conclusion of the Nurse Residency program, nurses will:

  • Transition from novice nurse towards competent professional nurse in a clinical environment.

  • Develop effective clinical judgement and decision-making skills.

  • Demonstrate clinical nursing leadership skills at the point of care.

  • Feel a strengthened commitment to nursing clinical practice at the point of care.

  • Demonstrate the ability to incorporate research and evidence-based practice into care and link it to practice and patient outcomes.

  • Demonstrate a stronger commitment to nursing as a profession.

Essentia Health’s Nurse Residency program is a structured evidence-based practice experience that focus on professional nursing practice concepts.  The American Nurses Association: Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing provide the basis for the practice of the RN.

The Nurse Resident meets the requirements of the Joint Commission, if applicable, and/or other federal, state, and local regulatory or accrediting agencies.

  • Transition from novice nurse towards competent professional nurse in a clinical environment
  • Develop effective clinical judgement and decision-making skills
  • Demonstrate clinical nursing leadership skills at the point of care
  • Feel a strengthened commitment to nursing clinical practice at the point of care
  • Demonstrate the ability to incorporate research and evidence-based practice into care and link it to practice and patient outcomes
  • Demonstrate a stronger commitment to nursing as a profession

Required Qualifications:

  • Nursing Student currently enrolled in the final year of the student’s accredited nursing program or, a current graduate of an accredited nursing program or beginning first position within Essentia Health within first year post-graduation, and a graduate of an accredited nursing program


Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Licensure/Certifications Qualifications

Eligibility to apply:

  • Registered Nursing student currently enrolled in accredited nursing program OR

  • A current graduate of an accredited nursing program OR

  • Beginning first position with Essentia Health within first year post-graduation.

Required Qualifications

  • Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment upon date of hire.

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month.

Benefits:

RN Incentive Offered with signed commitment:

Acute Care

$10,000.00 for ADN

$15,000.00 for BSN

Ambulatory Care

$3,500.00 for ADN

$5,000.00 for BSN

Commitment Letter:

https://app.goformz.com/s/zoz8xL6jFUBdkeMRg

Shift Rotation Availability: D/N, D/E (D/E limited to specific unit availability)

FTE available: 0.8FTE (0.7 or 0.9 may be available with unit availability)

May be opportunity for 12 hour shifts limited to unit availability after date of hire.

Our Benefits are exceptional and Include:

  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program

  • Paid Personal Leave

  • 401k (with Essentia Health annual match)

  • Life and Disability Insurance options

  • Adoption Assistance

  • Employee wellness program

  • Medical & Dental insurance options

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To learn more about Duluth, MN and our surrounds areas:

Explore Our Communities | About Essentia Health | MN, ND, WI

Be a part of a Healthcare organization that invests in you and your career. We are activity reviewing application for our Nurse Resident – New Grad RN positions.

Apply now and help us continue to raise the bar in patient care!

FTE
0.8
Shift Rotation
Day/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
Varies
Shift End Time
Varies
Weekends
Yes -every other
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.


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