Nursing Careers in Bismarck-Mandan, ND
The view from Bismarck is one of growth and opportunity. Bismarck serves as the capital city of North Dakota and sits along the banks of the scenic Missouri River. More than 125,000 people call the Bismarck-Mandan area home, and with a service population of 300,000, the cities serve as a gateway to the booming oil fields of western North Dakota.
Bismarck was named one of Money's Best Places to Live and Forbes' top five Best Small Places for Business and Careers. Residents enjoy one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country. With excellent schools and a thriving economy, Bismarck is an ideal place to raise a family. The Missouri River provides year-round recreational opportunities, including fishing, boating, skiing, canoeing and more. In addition, the Bismarck-Mandan area is home to excellent golf courses, theater, ballet, symphony and museums.
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Sanford Health and Good Samaritan are excited to invite you to join our growing family. Whether you're looking to get your foot in the door in a nursing support role or have years of nursing experience, we have opportunities that suit your interests and programs to set you up for success.
With our compassionate culture that treats patients, residents, and co-workers like family you'll be seen as an equal player and collaborative partner. You’ll work with people who value your advancement and help you find your niche.
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Jamie Stucky
Senior Director of Clinical Learning Strategies
Starting back in 2005, Jamie Stucky started at Sanford as a new grad RN and has over time developed into a valued and respected leader who has transcended all expectations. Currently the Senior Director of Clinical Learning Strategies, she leads a team that focuses on academic partnerships, student services, accredited education, and innovative ambulatory education strategies. Jamie has presented nationally at several prominent Nursing Education Conferences and recently received the Sweetman Family “Employee of the Year” award for exemplifying Sanford values.
Jamie credits Sanford for helping at each step in her career. Several examples include receiving tuition assistance for her degrees and certifications, completing Sanford leadership development programs, supporting her attendance at national conferences, and more.
2005 – 2007 Triage RN
2007 – 2010 Clinical Services Man.
2010 – 2013 Accreditation Man.
2013 – 2016 RN Clinical Educator
2016 – 2018 Lead RN Clin. Educator
2018 – 2020 Dir. of Learning and Dev.
2020 - 2023 Sr. Dir. of Clin. Learning Strat.
2023 - Present
Awards
The Magnet® Difference
Awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, this designation is the most prestigious credential a health care organization can achieve for nursing excellence and quality patient care. Research demonstrates Magnet designation provides specific benefits including improved patient outcomes, higher patient satisfaction and high job satisfaction among nurses.
Sanford USD Medical Center and Clinics has been Magnet-recognized since 2003 with five consecutive designations for nursing excellence.
Sanford Bismarck has been Magnet-recognized since 2008 with four consecutive designations for nursing excellence. Bismarck is the only Magnet-designated facility in North Dakota.
Nurse Residency Accreditation
Sanford Health Nurse Residency Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs.
The current workplace settings included in this accreditation with distinction designation are:
- Medical
- Surgical
- Medical-Surgical
- Oncology
- Step Down
- Critical Care
- Ante/Postpartum
- Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum (LDRP)
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Pediatrics
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
- Operating Room
- Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit (PACU)
- Same Day/Ambulatory Procedure
- Psychiatric
- Rehabilitation
- Emergency Department
- Specialty Practice
- Acuity Adaptable (universal bed)
- Preoperative
- Hospice
- Other – Float Pool
The current sites included in this accreditation with distinction designation are:
- Sanford USD Medical Center
- Sanford Medical Center Fargo
- Sanford Broadway Medical Center
- Sanford South University Medical Center
- Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota
- Sanford Worthington Medical Center
- Sanford Ava’s House
- Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center
- Bismarck Sanford
Daisy Award
The DAISY Award recognizes the clinical expertise and compassionate, extraordinary care exhibited by nurses every day. As a proud DAISY Award Partner, Sanford Health’s nurses are recognized throughout the year. DAISY is an acronym that stands for Diseases Attacking the Immune System and was founded by a family who lost their son at 33 to an auto-immune disease. They wanted to honor and celebrate nurses who provide extraordinary, compassionate and skillful care every day.
Learn more at https://www.sanfordhealth.org/nursing-excellence
Nursing Awards
Every year during National Nurses Week Sanford Health celebrates the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern Nursing. During this time, each of Sanford’s regions celebrate Nursing with an Evening Reception and Recognition Event. Here we provide awards to all of our Nurses and supporting staff who provide exceptional care to our patients and their families. Nurses from each region are recognized for their outstanding demonstration of Sanford values
Programs of Distinction
Sanford Health has had many specialties, services and programs achieve a unique designation. These Programs of Distinction have been recognized within a wide range of specialty areas throughout our footprint. A few of them include Stroke, Diabetes, Cardiac, Transplant, Health Care Home, Joint Replacements, Trauma Designation and Cancer Accreditation.
Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals
Sanford Medical Centers in Mayville, Luverne, and Thief River Falls have been named “Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals” for 2021 according to a list released by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. Hospitals that make the list serve as a benchmark for other rural systems, and the top performers excel in increasing patient satisfaction, securing better outcomes for patients, managing risk, achieving higher quality and operating at a lower cost than their peers.
Military Friendly Employer
The Military Friendly Company survey investigates and identifies the organizations whose commitment to serving the military and veteran community is comprehensive in scope and meaningful in terms of actual outcomes and impact. From hiring and career advancement to customer service and charitable investment, Military Friendly Companies lead the way.
Best Medical Facility in the Red River Valley
The Sanford Medical Center Fargo has been named Best Medical Facility in The Forum’s annual Best of the Red River valley contest. Readers and community members were encouraged to nominate their favorite restaurants, employers, businesses and services in the Red River Valley. Only those with the most nominations were selected to move on for final voting.
Best For Vets Employer
The annual Military Times Best for Vets rankings evaluate companies’ culture, veteran recruiting, veteran policies, and accommodations for members of the National Guard and reserves. The award is earned through determined efforts to recruit and support service members, veterans and military families.