Job Description
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:
None
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Educational Requirements:
BSN or AND degree from an accredited school or college of nursing
Certificate / Licensure
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.
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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
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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.