Registered Nurse, RN - 3W Medical Surgical

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

401(k) matching

Job summary

Altru Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for 3W Medical Surgical in Grand Forks, ND. This full-time role requires 36 hours weekly with rotating shifts and every third weekend. The RN ladder includes RN I, II, and III with sign-on bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

The RN II position provides direct nursing care per policy and coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team. Applicants must have RN licensure in North Dakota or a compact state and meet the experience/education

Qualifications

• RN experience per level requirements.
• Must hold RN license in North Dakota or a Compact State.
• Active nursing license required prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily rounds and coordinate patient care.
• Develop and implement care plans based on patient assessments.
• Assess and manage pain and patient symptoms per procedures.
• Identify early warning signs and escalate to physicians as needed.
• Assist with discharge planning and patient education.
• Document observations accurately and promptly.

Education

RN experience with ASN/ADN or BSN

Job description

Registered Nurse, RN - 3W Medical SurgicalOur website uses cookies to improve your experience. We also use analytic cookies to monitor how people use the website, with a goal of making improvements and making the site more useful.# Careers Home## Registered Nurse, RN - 3W Medical SurgicalApply: Grand Forks, ND: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R8458**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 II 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: R8458**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)