Nurse Resident
Essentia Health
About the Role
We are hiring New Graduate RNs at Essentia Health - Fargo. A Nurse Resident is a new graduate Registered Nurse (RN) with less than one year of RN nursing experience.
Nurse Residency Program
The Nurse Residency Program at Essentia Health is a yearlong professional development program providing opportunities for new nurses to grow in the profession of nursing with a series of learning and work experiences designed to assist new nursing graduates as they transition into their first year in a professional nursing role. This program focuses on professional nursing practice concepts.
At the conclusion of the Nurse Residency program, nurses will:
- Transition from novice nurse towards competent professional nurse in a clinical environment.
- Develop effective clinical judgement and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrate clinical nursing leadership skills at the point of care.
- Feel a strengthened commitment to nursing clinical practice at the point of care.
- Demonstrate the ability to incorporate research and evidence-based practice into care and link it to practice and patient outcomes.
- Demonstrate a stronger commitment to nursing as a profession.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Patient Care: Organize and deliver comprehensive care by managing all phases of the patient care process, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
- Guide and Delegate: Act as a team leader by delegating care responsibilities to nursing staff based on their licensure, training, and role specifications.
- Contribute to a Greater Mission: Play a crucial role in advancing the facility’s and Essentia’s mission and goals, making a meaningful impact on the community we serve.
- Ensure Compliance: Adhere to the standards set by the Joint Commission and other relevant federal, state, and local regulatory or accrediting agencies.
Requirements & Tech Stack
Education Qualifications
Must meet one of the requirements below:
- Registered Nursing student currently enrolled in accredited Nursing Program
- Current or upcoming graduate of an accredited Nursing Program
- Beginning first RN position with Essentia Health within one year of graduation
Licensure/Certification Qualifications
- Current nursing licensure in state of employment upon date of hire
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month
Work Schedule
- 72 hours per pay period
- Every Second or Third Weekend
- Rotating 12 Hour Shifts
- Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
- Overnight Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
Employee Benefits
At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
- Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions.
- Professional Development: Training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave.
- Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health.
- Relocation assistance is available for qualified positions.
Benefit eligibility may vary. Employees who work 40 hours per pay period (0.5 FTE) are eligible for most benefits.