Job Description
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 administrative oversight of patient care provided for patients in the facility using the policies and procedures of Essentia Health. 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.Education Qualifications:
Educational Requirement:
- BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing is required. If candidate holds an ADN, a BSN degree is required within 3 years
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years acute care RN experience
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Certification/Licensure Requirements:
- Nursing license in appropriate state of employment
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required or ability to obtain within 1 month
Fosston Only:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or ability to become certified within 1 year from date of hire
- Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS) certification or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 1 year from the date of hire
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or ability to become certified within 1 year from date of hire
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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
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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.