RN (Straight Nights) - Psych Inpatient Unit

Location: Fargo
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Careers With Purpose Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Facility: Sanford S Univ Med Ctr 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: $32.00 - $48.00 Pay Info: Sign on Bonus available to eligible candidates 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 $10,000 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. Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care. Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting. Cares for patients in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up as patients move along the continuum of care. Responsible for the planning and coordination of care, patient assessment, patient education, triage, and various other nursing interventions. Functions within the scope and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure. The Sanford Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct. 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-0225218 Job Function: Nursing Featured: No

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