Job Description
Careers With Purpose
As one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in the United States, Sanford Health is always looking to innovate and grow. Grow with us by joining our team of over 18,000 nurses. Our workplace culture focuses on treating patients and co-workers like family. You’ll work with people who value your advancement and help you find your niche.
Facility: Sanford S Univ Med Ctr
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 1720 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
Shift: 12 Hours - Rotating Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36.00
Starting Rate: $32.00
Department Details Sanford Psychiatric Inpatient Unit:
20-bed unit serving adult patients with psychiatric illness-
* Patients are cared for by an interdisciplinary team consisting of the psychiatrist, nursing, social work, psychology, occupational therapy, therapeutic recreation and behavioral health technicians and aides.
* Patients in this unit are treated with group therapy as well as individual therapy and assessments.
* This unit provides acute care for the patient and facilitates treatment ongoing in the community.
* This unit also includes a partial hospitalization program. The PHP is independent of Psych.
Unit Highlights:
* High employee satisfaction scores!
* Nationally recognized for our performance improvement project.
* Positive workplace environment – with a strong sense of “workplace family”!
\>> Quote from employee (RN, Clinical Care Leader on Psych Unit) – “3B is unique in its fantastic ability to provide mental healthcare to people with the most challenging conditions. It has an environment that promotes new ideas, teamwork, and professional growth. All team members are valued and have the opportunity to alleviate the suffering of patients that are often left without options for improvement. If a nurse wants a challenging, rewarding, and meaningful job in mental healthcare, 3B is the unit to work on!"
Staff Mix: RNs, Nursing Assistants and Behavioral Health Techs
Nurse-Patient Ratios:
○ Day shifts 5:1
○ Night shifts 6:1
(These can vary due to census)
*Must have psych or related clinical experience
*North Dakota RN License required at time of hire
Job Summary We’re looking for positive, compassionate, hardworking registered nurses (RN) who can provide the high-quality care patients and families have come to expect from us. In our fast-paced work environment, the registered nurses who thrive are adaptable, great communicators, detail-oriented and have excellent time management skills. Because innovation impacts everything we do, our nursing team is full of critical thinkers who aren’t afraid to ask tough questions. Whether you’re a newly graduated registered nurse or have years of experience as an RN, we want someone willing to work closely with our nursing leaders to advance the organization. We take pride in giving you the necessary skills and tools to succeed in your goals throughout your career.
Responsibilities * Plans and coordinates patient care, assessment, education, triage and various other nursing interventions
* Collaborates with colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care
* Empathetically cares for patients during all stages of preventive services, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up along the continuum of care
* Demonstrates competency and uses comprehensive nursing expertise
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
[email protected] .
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-0229249
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No
Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Work from home, Night shift, Rotating shift, Day shift,