RN - Registered Nurse - FT - Days

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.

Work Shift:

12 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Salary Range: $32.00 - $48.00$10,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Good Samaritan Society in Estherville, Iowa, is seeking compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our caring team. If you’re looking for meaningful work, strong teamwork, and the opportunity to make a real difference in residents’ lives, we’d love to connect with you.

Why Work at Good Samaritan?

• Mission-driven, faith-based organization focused on quality care
• Supportive, close-knit team environment
• Opportunities to build strong relationships with residents and families
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Flexible scheduling options (Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN available)
• Career growth and advancement opportunities within Sanford Health

Position Highlights:

• Provide direct nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team
• Support resident-centered care plans
• Maintain a safe, compassionate, and respectful environment

Qualifications:

• Active RN license in Iowa (or compact license)
• Passion for serving older adults
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• New graduates encouraged to apply

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 residents. Collaborates with resident and family, other inter-disciplinary colleagues, including providers, to plan, implement and evaluate care.

Job Description

The RN 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. The RN cares for residents in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, and treatment. Responsible for the coordination of care, resident assessment, resident education, and various other nursing interventions.

The RN may serve as a charge nurse and delegate appropriate tasks to license and unlicensed assistive personnel that are within the job descriptions, skills, resident care needs, and the competence level of the delegate. The RN provides adequate assistance and support to delegates to ensure safe, reliable administration of resident care and resolution of care and service concerns. The RN functions within the scopes 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 a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 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.

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.