ED Registered Nurse Pine Ridge Hospital | Pine Ridge, SD | IHS

Tribal EM; Pine Ridge (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tribal Health seeks experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurses to provide coverage at Pine Ridge Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD, an IHS environment serving the Oglala Lakota community.

Active RN license (compact SD eligible), current BLS, ACLS and PALS are required; TNCC may be needed depending on contract. Expect rural emergency care with independent assessment and stabilization of adult and pediatric patients.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license.
• Compact license or ability to practice in South Dakota.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
• TNCC preferred/required depending on current contract.
• Recent Emergency Department experience.
• Ability to independently assess, prioritize and manage patients across varying acuity levels.
• Comfortable caring for adult and pediatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess and prioritize patients across varying acuity levels.
• Stabilize and treat adult and pediatric patients in a rural IHS setting.
• Provide ED coverage and work independently as needed.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Triage

Pediatric care

Adult care

Independent assessment

Education

Registered Nurse license

Compact SD license

Job description

ED Registered Nurse Pine Ridge Hospital | Pine Ridge, SD | IHS

Position Overview

Tribal Health is seeking experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurses to provide coverage at Pine Ridge Hospital in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. This is an IHS environment serving the Oglala Lakota community and requires an RN who is comfortable working in a rural setting, managing a broad range of acuity, and working independently when needed.

Assignment Details

• Facility: Pine Ridge Hospital
• Location: Pine Ridge, SD
• Department: Emergency Department
• Specialty: Emergency Room / Emergency Medicine RN
• Employer: Tribal Health
• Setting: Indian Health Service / Rural Hospital
• Patient Population: All ages
• Schedule: Based on facility coverage needs confirm current shift requirements
• Start Date: As soon as credentialed / based on need
• Assignment Length: Ongoing / based on contract needs
• Credentialing: IHS/federal credentialing required

Minimum Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license
• Compact RN license or ability to practice in South Dakota
• Current BLS
• Current ACLS
• Current PALS
• TNCC preferred/required depending on current contract requirement
• Recent Emergency Department experience
• Ability to independently assess, prioritize and manage patients across varying acuity levels
• Comfortable caring for adult and pediatric patients
• Strong emergency assessment, triage and stabilization skills

Native American Preference: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Native American candidates in accordance with federal law (Title 25, USC Section 472). Form BIA-4432 should be submitted with the application. For more information about Native American Preference in employment please click here.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Tribal Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We value the skills, experience, and dedication that veterans bring to the workplace and qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. Tribal Health is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know during the application process.

EEO Statement - Tribal Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identify or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.