RN ED

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Emergency Department RN - Full Time at CHI St. Alexius Health, Bismarck ND

Are you ready to dive into the heart of healthcare and make a real difference, every single day?

Come check out our NEW WAGES! New grads start at an incredible $34.35/hour and increase with experience!

THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $17,500 SIGN-ON BONUS!

At CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck, we're not just a hospital; we're a community built on #humankindness. And our Emergency Department? It's the front line, the place where every second counts and every patient interaction can change a life. We're seeking passionate, quick-thinking Registered Nurses who thrive in a dynamic environment, embrace new challenges, and are ready to be the calm in the storm.

Whether you're a seasoned ED veteran looking for your next adventure or a brand-new graduate eager to launch your career in a high-impact, supportive setting, we have a place for you on our elite team. We believe in nurturing talent and providing the resources you need to excel.

Why Join Our ED Team at CHI St. Alexius?

You'll be a vital member of a high-performing healthcare team that prioritizes patient-centered care, effective communication, professionalism, and unwavering teamwork. In our Emergency Department, you'll utilize the full scope of your nursing skills – assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive care for a diverse patient population experiencing everything from minor injuries to life-threatening emergencies.

What You'll Be Doing (A Glimpse into Your Day in the ED):

• Rapid Assessment & Intervention: You'll be the first point of contact for patients in critical moments, quickly assessing their needs, initiating life-saving interventions, and stabilizing conditions.
• Dynamic Patient Care: From trauma and cardiac events to acute illnesses and unexpected injuries, you'll manage a wide array of patient presentations, often simultaneously, always with a focus on delivering compassionate and efficient care.
• Collaborative Teamwork: You'll work hand-in-hand with an incredible multidisciplinary team including ED physicians, specialists, technologists, and support staff, ensuring seamless transitions of care and optimal patient outcomes.
• Patient & Family Advocacy: In the fast-paced ED, you'll be a source of comfort and clear communication for patients and their anxious families, providing updates, explanations, and emotional support.
• Crisis Management: Demonstrating proficiency in crisis situations, you'll efficiently manage critical events, adapting quickly to evolving circumstances, and playing a crucial role in patient stabilization.
• Charting Your Growth: We are committed to your professional development. You'll complete defined job-specific competencies, including age-specific care, ensuring you have the skills to handle any challenge that comes through our doors.
• Leading by Example: You'll embody and promote behaviors associated with leadership, assisting and mentoring colleagues, and contributing to the overall excellence of our unit.

What You Bring to the ER:

• Exceptional Organizational Skills: The ED is fast-paced! You'll demonstrate the ability to prioritize and manage multiple patient assignments and activities efficiently.
• Sharp Clinical Acumen: A working knowledge of clinical skills in both routine and emergent patient care scenarios is essential.
• Cool Under Pressure: The ability to function efficiently and effectively during high-stress and crisis situations is paramount.
• Certification Ready: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required within the orientation period and ongoing re-certification.
• Beyond the Basics (Preferred, but not required for new grads!): We value certifications like ACLS, PALS, TNCC, but we're also here to help you achieve them!

Work Agreement:

• Shift Type: Day, Mid Shift, Night
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• On Call Expectations: None

Weekend/Holiday Rotation: Every 3rd Weekend/Every 3rd Holiday

Job Requirements

We invite you to join CHI St. Alexius today and experience nursing with us! We believe in fostering a supportive environment where nurses can truly thrive.

• Education: Nursing degree from an approved school of nursing. BSN preferred, but we enthusiastically welcome ADN graduates!
• Licensure: Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Dakota OR in a compact state.
• Experience:
• At least two (2) years of clinical experience within an emergency or acute care setting is preferred, but your passion and skills are what truly count!

Ready to be the hero in someone's most critical moment? Apply today and become a vital part of the CHI St. Alexius Health Emergency Department team! Your journey starts here.

Where You’ll Work

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services.  CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.