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. Youll work with people who value your advancement and help you find your niche.

Facility: Sanford Med Ctr Fargo
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: Flex
Weekly Hours: 24.00
Salary Range: $32.00 - $48.00

Department Details

Pediatric Admission and Recovery Unit

The Pediatric Admission and Recovery Unit is located at the Sanford Medical Center and is a 12-bed unit.

This unit admits and discharges patients 0-17 years of age for scheduled diagnostic procedures, tests and surgeries.

Prior to the scheduled intervention, all patients are screened to assure that all needed information is present, and the patient has met all criteria to assure a safe anesthesia, surgical or procedural experience.

Nurses work closely with anesthesia and physicians. In addition, Child Life Specialists are a very important part of the team.

All members of the teamwork hand in hand with parents and family members to provide family-centered care.

Work with all specialty procedures such as: Pediatric General Surgery, wound care, orthopedics, rheumatologist, hem/oncology, nephrology, ENT, neurosurgery, medicine Rehab, etc.

Staffing mix: RNs, Nursing Assistants, and Child Life Specialists

Nurse - Patient Ratio: Varies dependent on whether the patient is in the pre-operative phase or the post-anesthesia phase.

Schedule: Staff do a combination of 8s, 10s, 12s, unit hours 5:15am - 17:30/until last patient leaves.

Job Summary

Were 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 arent afraid to ask tough questions. Whether youre 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 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-0226518
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No