Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Causal

Essentia Health • Fargo, ND

4d • $38 - $57

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care and supports patient safety and comfort under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Head Nurse, and/or Department Director, possibly with guidance from an LPN. Duties vary by patient care unit or department and contribute to meeting Essentia Health’s mission and goals. The position works within its scope to meet Joint Commission requirements and other applicable federal, state, and local regulatory and accrediting standards.

Requirements

• BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing.
• Current nursing licensure in the state(s) of employment.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within one year.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required when moving to level 3 NICU RN, after two years of employment or longer as approved by the manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene care and assist with patients’ nutritional needs.
• Provide comfort care and other assistance to patients.
• Transfer patients appropriately and safely.
• Take vital signs and complete recordkeeping.
• Recognize and promptly report changes in patient condition to the RN.
• Maintain a safe, clean patient environment that promotes healing.
• Work within job scope to meet Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory and accrediting requirements.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement/assistance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with Essentia Health annual match
• Life and disability insurance options
• Adoption assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance options
• Employer contributions to a 401(k) plan
• Training and educational programs
• Flexible scheduling
• Wellness resources

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree