Woodsedge · Hospital to provide individualized nursing care to residentsResidents needing individualized nursing care
License
RN license Unencumbered RN license where you practise, or multistate licence if in an NLC state
Term
Permanent Job Schedule: Full timeFull time
Do you qualify?
License
Unencumbered RN license where you practise, or multistate licence if in an NLC stateCheck your license
Certification
Department-specific competencies and certifications, kept currentObtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Also asks
Drug screen and background check after an accepted offerAn accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Preferred
Education
Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing programGraduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred
What it pays
Against similar roles
Top of Bemidji staff RN payBemidji staff RN postings that state pay run $33/hr to $41/hr, the middle half $39/hr to $41/hr, across 38 postings.
BenefitsScholarships and sponsorshipsScholarships and Sponsorships
BenefitsContinuing educationContinuing Education
BenefitsYears-of-service recognition programYears of Service Recognition Program
BenefitsVerizon and AT&T discountsVerizon and AT&T Discounts
BenefitsHotel discountsHotel Discounts
BenefitsEarly access to payEarly access to pay
BenefitsLife insurancelife insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Opportunities for advancement
Referral program
Scholarships
The role and schedule
Union
Union positionUnion Position: Yes
Charge
Possible charge nurse, delegating to assistive staffMay serve as charge nurse and delegate appropriate tasks to license and unlicensed assistive personnel
Day to day
Resident assessment and educationResponsible for the coordination of care, resident assessment, resident education and various other nursing interventions.
Careers With Purpose Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Facility: Woodsedge Location: Bemidji, MN Address: 1000 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA Shift: 8 Hours - Evening Shifts Job
Schedule
Full time Weekly Hours: 32.00 Salary Range: $38.73 - $58.33 Pay Info: $20,000 bonus (eligible employees) Union Position: Yes Department Details Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Health Savings Account Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan Salary Increases Referral Bonuses Advancement Opportunities Paid Time Off Compassionate Leave Education Assistance Scholarships and Sponsorships Continuing Education Years of Service Recognition Program Verizon and AT&T Discounts Hotel Discounts Competitive Compensation Generous
Shift Differentials Early access to pay 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 residents. Collaborates with resident and family, other inter-disciplinary colleagues, including providers, 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 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. May serve as 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. Provides adequate assistance and support to delegates to ensure safe, reliable administration of resident care and resolution of care and service concerns. 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). 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 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 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-0255531 Job Function: Nursing Featured: No
Neighborhoods+Residential life in Bemidji spans established in-town neighborhoods near Lake Bemidji and Bemidji State University, quiet streets such as 24th Street NE and Cohen Loop NW, and rural acreage properties. Waterfront homes and lake cabins command a premium along the lake shoreline, while compact single-family homes and multi-unit rentals sit closer to the university and central districts. Many healthcare workers and families also look outward to surrounding countryside properties or smaller adjacent communities like Blackduck, which offers a quieter small-town setting roughly a twenty-minute drive away.
Residential life in Bemidji spans established in-town neighborhoods near Lake Bemidji and Bemidji State University, quiet streets such as 24th Street NE and Cohen Loop NW, and rural acreage properties. Waterfront homes and lake cabins command a premium along the lake shoreline, while compact single-family homes and multi-unit rentals sit closer to the university and central districts.
Many healthcare workers and families also look outward to surrounding countryside properties or smaller adjacent communities like Blackduck, which offers a quieter small-town setting roughly a twenty-minute drive away.
Getting around+Commuting in Bemidji is largely effortless for staff heading to Sanford Bemidji Medical Center, with minimal vehicular traffic and short drive times throughout the city. The road network connects seamlessly along Highway 2 and central municipal avenues, making travel across town quick and predictable. However, public transit is extremely limited and scores poorly for everyday utility, meaning that personal vehicle ownership is an absolute necessity for shift workers, especially when traveling from rural Beltrami County roads or navigating winter conditions.
Commuting in Bemidji is largely effortless for staff heading to Sanford Bemidji Medical Center, with minimal vehicular traffic and short drive times throughout the city. The road network connects seamlessly along Highway 2 and central municipal avenues, making travel across town quick and predictable.
However, public transit is extremely limited and scores poorly for everyday utility, meaning that personal vehicle ownership is an absolute necessity for shift workers, especially when traveling from rural Beltrami County roads or navigating winter conditions.
Outdoors+Water and forest recreation dominate everyday life, with over four hundred lakes located within a twenty-five-mile radius. Lake Bemidji sits at the city's heart, flanked by Lake Bemidji State Park and its scenic bog walk, while urban green spaces like Gordon Falls Park offer quick neighborhood escapes. Residents venture to the ancient red and white pines of the Lost 40, hike the trails of Neilson Spearhead Center, camp in the Chippewa National Forest, or drive twenty-six miles southwest to Itasca State Park to walk across the headwaters of the Mississippi River.
Water and forest recreation dominate everyday life, with over four hundred lakes located within a twenty-five-mile radius. Lake Bemidji sits at the city's heart, flanked by Lake Bemidji State Park and its scenic bog walk, while urban green spaces like Gordon Falls Park offer quick neighborhood escapes.
Residents venture to the ancient red and white pines of the Lost 40, hike the trails of Neilson Spearhead Center, camp in the Chippewa National Forest, or drive twenty-six miles southwest to Itasca State Park to walk across the headwaters of the Mississippi River.
Known as the 'First City on the Mississippi,' Bemidji offers healthcare professionals an authentic Northwoods lifestyle centered on community and outdoor adventure. Clinicians relocating here will appreciate exceptionally short commutes and minimal traffic when traveling to Sanford Bemidji Medical Center, whether driving from lakefront homes near Lake Bemidji or quiet outlying acreage. The town's social life revolves around its stunning natural setting, with over four hundred regional lakes, the Lake Bemidji State Park Bog Walk, and the Mississippi headwaters at nearby Itasca State Park. In town, Bemidji State University infuses collegiate energy, while venues like the Sanford Center host Beavers hockey and downtown features staples like Bemidji Brewing and Minnesota Nice Cafe. Traditions like the Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival and the Minnesota Finlandia Ski Marathon highlight a strong civic bond. The tradeoffs are real: winters are long, subzero, and snow-heavy, public transit is virtually non-existent, and major hubs like Duluth or Fargo are hours away. For nurses who embrace the seasons and seek peaceful outdoor living, Bemidji is an exceptionally welcoming home.
