Registered Nurse, RN - 2W Med Surg - Flex

Altru Health System; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 96,851,000 - 145,247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $12,000-$20,000

401(k) match

Job summary

Altru Health System in Grand Forks, ND is hiring registered nurses across RN I-III levels. The RN career ladder empowers you to advance based on experience, ASN/ADN/BSN and higher degrees, with a defined pay scale by level and a sign-on bonus.

The role focuses on direct nursing care, discharge planning, patient education, and collaboration with the care team. Benefits include a comprehensive package with health plans and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in good standing per ND boards.
• Experience across RN levels prioritized by ladder.
• Formal nursing education matching level requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care per policies and protocols.
• Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary team.
• Conduct discharge planning and patient education.
• Perform daily rounds and document observations.
• Respond to patient changes and trigger appropriate actions.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical nursing

Discharge planning

Education

ASN/ADN

BSN

Masters/Doctorate of Nursing

Job description

Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.

Location:

Altru Hospital1200 South Columbia RoadGrand Forks, ND 58201

Summary:

What we offer:

• Sign on Bonus - $12,000-$20,000

• A comprehensive benefits package (including 401k match)

Pay Range:

Dependent on level

• RN I $33.80 - $50.69

• RN II: $35.49 – $53.23

• RN III: $37.26 – $55.89

Summary:

Altru’s RN career ladder empowers RNs to manage their career growth and pay. This structure values experience, education, and engagement, providing opportunities for advancement and greater responsibilities. The requirements of each level are listed here.

RN I

• ASN

RN II

• 6 years or more of RN experience with an ASN/ADN degree OR,

• 3 years or more of RN experience with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

RN III

• 12 years or more of RN experience with an ASN/ADN OR,

• 6 years or more of RN experience with a BSN OR,

• Masters/Doctor of Nursing

The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the organization. The nurse maintains the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. The nurse facilitates the coordination of patient care within the interdisciplinary care team and provides patient education to assure safe patient discharge.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs daily rounds on all patients assuring quality customer service by coordinating and taking action on any requirements not met.

• Develops a plan of care based on assessment that reflects the patient's physical, psychological, social, educational, developmental and rehabilitative needs based on patient's age, ethnic origin, economic status, lifestyle, creed or philosophical beliefs.

• Assesses the patient's condition and nursing needs, sets goals, and prescribes appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals and the physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs of the patient, including discharge planning.

• Assesses, intervenes, and reassesses the patient's self-report/symptoms of pain promptly and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.

• Identifies the early warning signs of a change in a patient's condition and responds appropriately to a deteriorating patient, including contacting responsible clinicians as indicated by standard operating procedure. Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patient conditions.

• Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate multidisciplinary team member and records those observations accurately and concisely. Ensures that intervention or referrals are made promptly. Completes and submits all incident reports (patient, visitor, staff) prior to the completion of each shift.

• Establishes and maintains communication and utilizes educational opportunities with patients and other significant individuals.

• As early as possible, begins discharge planning, appropriate education and counseling based on identified needs to optimize patient/family understanding. Evaluates and documents according to standard operating procedure.

• Assigns or delegates, within the scope of practice, education and experience, the responsibility for performance of nursing interventions to other persons for which that person has the necessary skills and competence to accomplish safely.

• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certification:

• Registered Nurse | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement | Prior to start date | HR Primary Sources

• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of start date | Learning Management System

Qualification/Education:

• 12 years or more RN experience with ASN/ADN Degree OR,

• 6 years or more RN experience with Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) OR,

• Masters/Doctorate of Nursing

Notes:

• Eligible to serve as Charge Nurse and Administrator on Duty

• Eligible to Chair or Co-Chair Nursing Committee; Trained Peer Interviewer

• Temporary RN license accepted prior to start.

• Must hold an unencumbered nursing license prior to start.

Language Requirements:

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands :

• Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Rarely (1-4%)
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions:

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:

Infrequent DriverReference ID: R8362

Making a real difference. For one another.

To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.

At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)