Job Description
Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Facility: Sanford Medical Center Fargo
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
Shift: 12 Hours - Rotating Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36.00
Salary Range: $32.00 - $48.00
Department Details
Experience in Children's or critical care required; every third weekend and every third holiday; 12 hour shifts; day/nights
A team of RNs who work in all areas of the Children's Hospital including Pediatrics, Pediatric Day Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Staff who are members of this team fill unit needs that occur due to above average census or acuity, vacations and medical leaves. The nurse working in this area has the ability to be flexible and intelligent as their assignment can be different every day. This group also fills the role of the Children's Hospital Rescue Nurse who responds to Pediatric Rapid Response, Pediatric Trauma Codes and Pediatric Code Blues. A Children's Rescue Nurse also provides Nitrous Oxide for pediatric procedures and acts as one of many resources for nurses providing direct patient care.
Schedule: Day/Night Rotation, every third weekend, every other holiday.
- This position will have additional float pool incentive as well being eligible for additional night and weekend shift differential pay.
- Applicable experience would be reviewed and factored into any potential offer.
- Various growth opportunities available within this position and Sanford
- $20,000 sign-on bonus with commitment for eligible applicants
- One year of RN experience required. Sanford interns & practicum students may be considered.
This role is for YOU if you are a nurse that -
- Enjoys continuous learning, variety, and have a passion for working with all ages in the Children's hospital!
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances.
- Has a desire to help others by creating and delivering high-quality patient care.
- Exudes happiness, compassion, patience, and empathy even in difficult situations!
- Displays detail oriented & critical-thinking skills by focusing on quality of care while understanding patient preferences, identifying care issues, and spotting irregularities in patient's condition behavior and to creating a stronger, more meaningful connection with patients.
- A team player with elite communication skills working fluidly with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare staff.
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients. Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care. Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting. Cares for patients in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up as patients move along the continuum of care. Responsible for the planning and coordination of care, patient assessment, patient education, triage, and various other nursing interventions. Functions within the scope and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure. The Sanford Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct.
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited nursing program required, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred.
Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0201511
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift, Weekend work,