Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Care/OB

Essentia Health; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance

Paid Time Off

401k with Essentia Health match

Life and Disability Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Essentia Health in Fargo, ND seeks an experienced NICU RN to organize and provide nursing care from assessment through evaluation. You will delegate tasks to licensed staff and coordinate lactation education to support the nursing division’s goals.

Requirements include a BSN or ADN, current RN licensure, and BCLS; NRP is expected within a year, with PALS required when advancing to level 3 NICU. Transfers may involve helicopter/ambulance transport.

Qualifications

• BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing
• Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment
• BCLS certification within one month
• NRP certification within one year
• PALS certification required when moving to level 3 NICU RN (after 2 years)

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Delegate aspects of care to other nursing personnel based on licensure and job descriptions.
• Coordinate lactation education and support within the nursing division.
• Perform transport for NICU patients via helicopter and ambulance as required in Fargo, ND.

Skills

Assessment and planning of patientCare

Intervention and evaluation in nursing

Delegation to licensed staff

Lactation education coordination

Education

BSN or ADN degree

Job description

Department

3013290 NURSING - BIRTHPLACE - 32ND HOSP

Building Location

32nd Avenue Building

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. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.

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. Responsible for the coordination of lactation education and support within the nursing division.

NICU RN's in Fargo, ND are required to perform transport via helicopter and Ambulance.

Education Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

Certification/Licensure Requirements

• L&D RN Experience Preferred
• Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within one year
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required when moving to level 3 NICU RN. (After 2 years of employment, or longer as approved by the manager.)

RN Hiring Incentive Eligible Position: Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $7500 (ADN) and up to $10,000 (BSN)

Our Benefits Are Exceptional And Include

• Health Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• 401k (with Essentia Health annual match)
• Life and Disability Insurance options
• Adoption Assistance

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.

Fte

0.9

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift Rotation

Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

varies

Shift End Time

varies

Weekends

Holidays

No

Call Obligation

No

Union

Compensation Range

$38.22 - $57.33

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 [phone].