RN - Psychiatric Unit (Straight Nights)

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Facility: South University Hospital

Location: Fargo, ND

Address: 1720 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103, USA

Shift: 12 Hours - Night Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 36. 00

Salary Range: $30.00 - $44.50

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

** $20,000 Sign on Bonus available with work commitment to Sanford!

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. Whether you re a newly graduated RN or have years of experience as an RN, this position offers an opportunity to work independently and with a team of motivated professionals to provide ongoing collaboration and learning.

We re looking for positive, compassionate, hardworking registered nurses (RN) who can provide high-quality care patients and families deserve. 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. Our Education team works hard to develop curricula that integrates evidence-based practices and engages with partners across our organization to provide our RNs the necessary skills and tools to succeed in your goals throughout your career.

Available for you:

• Nurse Residency Program
• Robust on-boarding and training programs for continued growth and development.
• A dedicated team that drives diversity, equity and inclusion within our workplace.
• Investment in technology to support efficiencies and new models of care.
• A team-focused employee experience.

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 https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

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 talent@sanfordhealth.org .

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-0178577

Job Function: Nursing

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