RN Inpatient - Emergency Department

Company: Sanford Health
Location: Fargo
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description 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. See yourself at Sanford! Facility: Sanford Medical Center Fargo Location: Fargo, ND Address: nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA Shift: Rotating Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 36.00 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. Department Details Minimum 1 year RN experience preferred. Sign-On Bonus Available A Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, the Sanford Emergency Center provides 24/7 care to 60,000 patients per year. Additional services include an adult and pediatric Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program, case management, social services and a nitrous oxide program for sedation. Staff Mix: Staffing is based upon the Emergency Nurses Association Guidelines for Nurse Staffing in the Emergency Center and historical census data. Nursing staff is composed of RNs, NAs and Unit Clerks. Emergency Center physicians are on duty 24/7. RNs must be certified in ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, MOAB, NIHSS, and Hazmat Trained. RNs are encouraged to obtain their Certification as Emergency Nurses. 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, sick leave and paid time off. To review your benefit eligibility, 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- or send an email to . 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. Job Function: Nursing Req Number: R-30329 Featured: No

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