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.
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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.
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Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D.
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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.
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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.
Job Summary and Responsibilities gistered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) As our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse, you will help our most fragile patients – critically ill and premature newborns – receive specialized, high-quality care so they can achieve optimal development and thrive.
Every day you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care for neonates requiring intensive monitoring, advanced life support, and complex interventions.
To be successful in this role, you must be skilled in delivering comprehensive, compassionate care under specialized conditions while adhering to established standards.
Responsibilities
Provide advanced, specialized nursing assessments, interventions, and continuous monitoring for critically ill and premature neonates, including those requiring ventilation, complex medication regimens, and specialized nutrition. Implement and manage individualized care plans for various neonatal conditions such as respiratory distress, cardiac anomalies, sepsis, and neurological disorders, demonstrating expertise in neonatal-specific procedures and equipment. Collaborate closely with neonatologists, perinatologists, respiratory therapists, occupational therapists, and other specialists to coordinate holistic, developmental, and family-centered care. Educate and support families through highly stressful and vulnerable times, providing comprehensive teaching on infant care, medical conditions, equipment use, and fostering parent-infant bonding. Maintain readiness for rapid response to neonatal emergencies, including codes, desaturations, and unstable vital signs, exhibiting expert critical thinking and immediate intervention skills. Adhere to strict safety protocols, infection control measures, and meticulous documentation standards specific to the NICU, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and best practices for this vulnerable population. THIS JOB OFFERS BOTH AN INCENTIVE AND RELOCATION: We are offering a $17,500 Sign-On Bonus in addition to relocation to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements. Union Work Agreement: Shift Type - varies Shift Length - 8 & 12 Hrs On Call Expectations - none Weekend/Holiday Frequency - Every other/2 per year Job Requirements Required Qualifications Nursing Degree from an approved school of nursing 2-3 Years Of Experience In Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nursing LICENSURE Active Registered Nurse license in good standing with the North Dakota Board of Nursing or Active Registered Nurse license in a compact state Working knowledge of clinical skills in delivery of patient care for neonates Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within the orientation period and meets re-certification as required Good communication skills necessary for constant communication, both oral and written, with patients, families, visitors, and medical center staff Accountable for own conduct and promotes and supports positive working relationships among staff, between other disciplines, departments, families, visitors, and patients Maintains confidentiality
