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Collaborative Team Environment: Join a dynamic Heart & Vascular team of 14 physicians and 10 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) within an Integrated Heart and Vascular System Service Line. With access to advanced technology, comprehensive support services, and a vibrant community, this is an exceptional opportunity for a Cardiothoracic Surgeon looking to make a significant impact.

Job Description Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Exciting Opportunity for a Thoracic Surgeon in Fargo, ND PRACTICE SPECIFICS * Collaborative Team Environment: Join a dynamic Heart & Vascular team of 14 physicians and 10 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) within an Integrated Heart and Vascular System Service Line. * Comprehensive Training: Ideal candidates are trained in adult cardiac and general thoracic surgery. * Experienced Support: Work alongside seasoned CT surgeons and PA support in hospital, clinic, and OR settings. * Convenient Access: Enjoy seamless transitions between inpatient and outpatient activities with the clinic and hospital located in the same building. * Exceptional Support Staff: Benefit from excellent technical, nursing, and support personnel across all aspects of the practice. * Balanced Work Schedule: Participate in a 1:3 call rotation. * Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. * Diverse Surgical Approaches: Engage in a full spectrum of surgical techniques, including open and minimally invasive/robotic surgery. * Complex Procedures: Perform advanced esophageal, mediastinal, pulmonary, and chest wall surgeries with a focus on innovative and minimally invasive techniques. * Advanced Robotic Surgery: Utilize cutting-edge robotic technology in thoracic surgery. * Comprehensive Pulmonary Care: Collaborate with an experienced pulmonary team offering lung cancer screening, PFT Lab, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and minimally invasive procedures. * Oncology Services: Access to Medical and Radiation Oncology, Infusion Services, Genetic Counseling, Survivorship programs, and support groups. ABOUT ESSENTIA FARGO * State-of-the-Art Facility: 135 certified beds with a Level II trauma center. * 24/7 ICU Coverage: Intensive Care Unit with round-the-clock intensivist coverage and APC support. * Dedicated Hospitalist Team: On-site hospitalist team available 24/7. * Comprehensive Support Services: Full complement of support services to ensure optimal patient care. * Positive Work Culture: Join a friendly and positive work environment. REQUIREMENTS * Board Certified/Board Eligible: In Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgery. * Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong team orientation; leadership skills are a plus. LOCATION * Prime Location: Centrally located on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota. * Proximity to Major Cities: Just 3.5 hours northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul. * Vibrant Community: Fargo-Moorhead population of 225,000 with a regional population of 478,000. COMPENSATON * $704,876. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation. Why Choose Us? Join a thriving practice in a supportive and collaborative environment. With access to advanced technology, comprehensive support services, and a vibrant community, this is an exceptional opportunity for a Cardiothoracic Surgeon looking to make a significant impact. Apply Today to become a part of our dedicated team and advance your career in a rewarding and innovative setting Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status. For additional information please contact: Liz Huesman, Senior Physician Recruiter 701-261-6824 Elizabeth.Huesman@EssentiaHealth.org Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:At Essentia Health, we're committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000. Job Location: 32nd Avenue Building Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start/End: / Hours Per Pay Period: Compensation Range: Union: FTE: 1 Weekends: Call Obligations: Sign On Bonus:

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PHYSICIAN - Thoracic Surgery - Fargo, ND

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Working in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the multidisciplinary care team, the NP plays a critical role in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative management of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP–C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP), Adult (ANP-C).

**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:** Sanford Med Ctr Fargo **Location:** Fargo, ND **Address:** 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA **Shift:** 8 Hours - Day Shifts **Job Schedule:** Full time **Weekly Hours:** 40.00 **Job Summary** The Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for adult patients undergoing cardiovascular and thoracic procedures. Working in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the multidisciplinary care team, the NP plays a critical role in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative management of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Conduct comprehensive preoperative assessments, risk stratification, and patient education. Participate in daily inpatient rounds, monitor clinical progress, and adjust care plans accordingly. Perform procedures such as chest tube removal, wound care, central line removal, and suture/staple removal (as credentialed). Manage post-op complications in collaboration with the attending surgeon. Order and interpret diagnostic studies (labs, imaging, EKGs) and initiate appropriate interventions. Facilitate discharge planning including medication reconciliation and patient teaching. Serve as first or second assist in the operating room when required (if credentialed). Coordinate care transitions between ICU, step-down, and medical-surgical units. Provide handoffs to referring physicians and ensure follow-up continuity. Conduct post-op follow-up visits in clinic, manage wound healing, monitor recovery, and address patient concerns. Educate patients and families on procedures, recovery expectations, lifestyle modifications, and cardiac health. Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to surgical outcomes and patient safety. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR). Stay current with evidence-based guidelines and clinical protocols in CVTS care. **Qualifications** Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred. 1–3 years of experience in cardiovascular/thoracic surgery, critical care, or surgical specialties strongly preferred Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice. Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice. State Controlled Substance License (if required by State) **** + Prefer Physician Assistant but open to Nurse Practitioner + Schedule: M - Fri + Weekends and Holiday coverage split evenly across department + Includes clinic, hospital, and OR + New graduates will be considered + Preferred procedural (first assist) + Position duties/responsibilities + Assist in clinic, hospital, and OR + Orders, seeing post-op pts, first assisting/taking vein + Prefer 1.0 FTE **** National board certification as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) or ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC). Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP–C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP), Adult (ANP-C) Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form. Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists. **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-0260741 **Job Function:** Advanced Practice Provider **Featured:** No **Specialty:** Cardiovascular Surgery **Visas Accepted:** N/A

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APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | CT Surgery

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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). For Rural Health Network facilities only, employees hired after January, 2025, who do not possess a Bachelor’s degree in the required field, leadership may consider an educational plan with proven continuous action toward achieving a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing within five years of hire into position.

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**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:** 1717 University Building Clinic **Location:** Fargo, ND **Address:** 1717 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA **Shift:** 8 Hours - Day Shifts **Job Schedule:** Full time **Weekly Hours:** 40.00 **Salary Range:** $34.00 - $51.00 **Pay Info:** ** Experience credit added to wage ** **Department Details** Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Team Why you’ll love this role: ✅ Utilizes strong assessment skills while offering the opportunity to learn how dental and medical care intersect, all within a highly collaborative team environment. ✅ Hands-on experience with IV therapy, medication administration, and clinical procedures. ✅ Enjoy daily variety through patient rooming, triage, procedural support, recovery care, and patient education. ✅ Supportive, team-oriented workplace that encourages collaboration, values professional insight, and fosters innovation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and an excellent communicator, with a genuine passion for providing high-quality care to the patients we serve. **Job Summary** Supervises the day to day operations for nursing staff and nursing activities. Functions in a structured care setting and adheres to the policies and procedures established by Sanford. Demonstrate knowledge of nursing principles for the clinic patient. Oversees care for clinic patients of all ages following established standards and practices. Expertly skilled in the functions of the applicable technical software setting and process/utilization improvement. Improves clinical patient care processes for quality patient outcomes. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, clinical support staff and the public. Assists and supports human resources administrative processing and procedures with staff management. May assist with providing feedback in the collection and preparation of required budget information. As needed, monitors inventory levels and supplies for department. Recognizes problems and recommends solutions. Reacts calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Interprets, adapts and supplies guidelines and procedures. Accountable to follow up with risk management and training of clinical staff as needed. Communicates clearly. Maintains confidentiality. Skilled in principles of employee and patient education and change management. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Must have skills in maintaining records and writing reports. Participates in reviewing results of clinical performance assessments and recommends process improvements. Implements established performance improvement policies and trains employees on these policies. Assists in conducting new staff training and orientation regarding operating rules and working standards. May fill in for clinical support staff when staffing gaps exist. Dependent on staffing needs, may fill in as a point of contact for technical training and troubleshooting for staff. Responsible for utilizing and ensuring staff follow the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients. Responsible for the coordination of care, patient assessment, patient education, triage, and various other nursing interventions. Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, including providers to plan, implement and evaluate care. Maintains current certifications in specialty and continues education when necessary as well as tracks and maintains for staff as needed. Learns new concepts, processes and tools related to own personal development and education. 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. 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** Bachelor's degree in nursing required. 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). For Rural Health Network facilities only, employees hired after January, 2025, who do not possess a Bachelor’s degree in the required field, leadership may consider an educational plan with proven continuous action toward achieving a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing within five years of hire into position. Approval from the Nursing Executive for the market is required in order to waive the bachelor degree requirement at time of hire. Additionally for Rural Health Network facilities, for current employees, leadership may have considered acceptable qualifications and work experience equivalency based on facility size, rural market, and business need, prior to new Sanford education requirements. Three years’ experience as a registered nurse (RN) in a clinical role preferred. Thorough knowledge of the nursing practice act and standards of nursing care, and a working knowledge of administrative and management techniques. 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. Nurses performing nursing practice over the telephone require licensure in the states where the patients being served reside. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Certification may be required depending on specialty or service area. Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. **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-0257150 **Job Function:** Nursing **Featured:** No

RN - Supervisor - Oral Maxillofacial Surgery

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If position requires IV therapy/management skills, the following is required in North Dakota: graduation from a Board approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing. We’re seeking a passionate, positive, team-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide quality, holistic care to patients throughout their healthcare journey and ensure they are comforted and feel like they are being heard.

Careers With Purpose With over 224 clinic locations and 46 medical centers, Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Join our ambulatory nursing care team which sees 5.2 million outpatient and clinic visits every year. Our workplace culture focuses on treating patients and co-workers like family. **Facility:** 1717 University Building Clinic **Location:** Fargo, ND **Address:** 1717 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA **Shift:** Day **Job Schedule:** Full time **Weekly Hours:** 40.00 **Salary Range:** $21 - $29.50 **Pay Info:** $15,000 Sign On Bonus Available! **Department Details** The Bariatric Surgery Center is looking for an LPN to join their team! It is a small, close knit department. The work is split between two locations. The Bariatric clinic at the South University location and at our Broadway General Surgery location. This is a clinic position supporting the practice of one of our surgeons and APPs. Daily work includes, rooming patients, education, scheduling and educating patients on their overall journey. - Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm - Experience credit to wage range - $15,000 Sign on bonus **Job Summary** Are you looking for a nursing career where you can grow your skillset, feel valued, and make a lasting impact in the lives of your patients in your community? We’re seeking a passionate, positive, team-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide quality, holistic care to patients throughout their healthcare journey and ensure they are comforted and feel like they are being heard. Our ambulatory LPNs work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Provider or Physician and have the autonomy of being the primary nurse for a provider within their scope of practice. **Responsibilities** * Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients * Documents a thorough medical history from patient * Contributes to the assessment of patients and administers medications or treatments as ordered * Provides technical support to healthcare professionals * Counseling patients and family, under the direction of a registered nurse, on prevention and treatment plans **Qualifications** Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse. If position requires IV therapy/management skills, the following is required in North Dakota: graduation from a Board approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing. Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges. 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-0258029 **Job Function:** Nursing **Featured:** No

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