Registered Nurse, RN - 3W Med Surg

Altru Health System; Grand Forks (ND); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

401(k) match

Job summary

Altru Health System in Grand Forks, ND, seeks a Registered Nurse for a 36-hour weekly schedule with rotating shifts and every third weekend. The role offers a sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits.

RN I–III levels indicate pay bands based on experience, including ASN/ADN or BSN pathways and an active ND or compact license. You will provide direct patient care, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, and participate in discharge planning to promote safe, quality outcomes for patients

Qualifications

• RN experience history: ASN/ADN with 6+ years or BSN with 3+ years.
• North Dakota RN license or compact state agreement required.
• Certification in BLS within 90 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care per policies and protocols.
• Perform daily rounds and plan care with the care team.
• Begin discharge planning early and educate patients and families.
• Identify early warning signs and respond to deteriorating conditions.
• Document observations accurately and communicate with clinicians.

Skills

Patient care

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

Education

ASN/ADN

BSN

ND RN license or compact

Job description

## Registered Nurse, RN - 3W Med SurgApply: Grand Forks, ND: Full time: Posted Today: R8333**Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.****Location:**Altru Hospital1200 South Columbia RoadGrand Forks, ND 58201**Summary:**This position is 36 hours a week - Rotating Shifts. Every 3rd weekend. 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:* 6 years or more RN experience with ASN/ADN Degree OR,* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)### ### Notes:* Eligible to serve as Charge Nurse and 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 Driver# Reference ID: R8333