Registered Nurse, RN - 7E Med/Surgical

Altru Health System; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental and vision plans

Education assistance

Paid time off

Sign-on bonus of $12,000 for new graduates

Sign-on bonus of $20,000 for experienced RNs

Job summary

Altru Health System in Grand Forks is seeking registered nurses for full-time, part-time, and casual positions. The RN role focuses on patient care, including assessments, care planning, and ensuring quality service.

Ideal candidates will hold an ASN/ADN or BSN, have effective communication skills, and be licensed in North Dakota. Benefits include a comprehensive package and relocation assistance for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with a valid license in North Dakota.
• Experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily rounds and assure quality customer service.
• Develop patient care plans based on assessments.
• Monitor and report patients' conditions to the healthcare team.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and families.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Quality customer service

Emergency response

Communication

Education

ASN/ADN or BSN

Registered Nurse License

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Location

Altru Clinic, 1300 S. Columbia Rd., Grand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range

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 below.

• RN I: ASN
• RN II:
  • 6 years or more of RN experience with an ASN/ADN OR
  • 3 years or more of RN experience with an ASN/ADN and clinical certification or professional portfolio OR
  • BSN
• RN III:
  • 12 years or more of RN experience with an ASN/ADN OR
  • 6 years or more of RN experience with an ASN/ADN and clinical certification or professional portfolio OR
  • 6 years or more of RN experience with a BSN OR
  • 3 years or more of RN experience with a BSN and clinical certification or professional portfolio OR
  • Masters/Doctorate

Position Type and Other Details

We are seeking full‑time, part‑time, and casual Registered Nurses for various shifts. Relocation is available for qualified applicants. Sign‑on Bonus: $12,000 for RN new graduates, $20,000 for experienced RNs.

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.
• Assesses the patient's condition and nursing needs, sets goals, and prescribes appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals, 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.
• Begins discharge planning, appropriate education and counseling as early as possible to optimize patient/family understanding. Evaluates and documents according to standard operating procedure.
• Assigns or delegates, within the scope of practice, the responsibility for performance of nursing interventions to other persons who have the necessary skills and competence to accomplish safely.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department or organization.

Certification Requirements

• Registered Nurse – North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement, prior to start date.
• Registered Nurse – Minnesota Board of Nursing, within 6 months of start date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA), within 90 days of start date.

Notes

• Temporary RN license accepted 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

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Altru is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.