Acute Care RN – Med/Surg Orthopedics
Essentia Health Fargo
Fargo, ND

Acute Care Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg Ortho

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!Our Ortho unit sees:- Complex total knee, hip, and shoulder post-op patients- Generalized fracture post-op patients which could include pelvic, hip, etc. - 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.

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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.

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 . Job Location: 32nd Avenue Building Shift Rotation: Day/Night Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start/End: 0700-1930/1900-0730 Hours Per Pay Period: Compensation Range: $36.69 - $55.04 / hour Union: FTE: 0.9 Weekends: Every 3rd weekend, every 3rd holiday Call Obligations: Sign On Bonus: