Registered Nurse, RN - General Surgery Clinic

Altru Health System; Grand Forks (ND); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

PTO

Descripción de la vacante

Altru Health System in Grand Forks, ND seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care on the assigned unit, following established policies and procedures. The RN supports care coordination within the interdisciplinary team and provides patient education to ensure safe discharge.

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Requires an active RN license in ND or a compact state and BLS. ACLS within 90 days may be required for specialty areas; competitive benefits offered.

Formación

• Valid RN license in ND or a compact state.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS within 90 days for Interventional Pain Management specialty.

Responsabilidades

• Develops a plan of care based on assessment across physical, psychological, social and educational needs.
• Assess and address patient conditions, set goals, and plan nursing actions including discharge.
• Monitor and respond to pain, acting per SOP.
• Identify early warning signs and respond to deteriorating patient conditions.

Conocimientos

Direct patient care

Assessment skills

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Education to patients

Educación

RN license

Herramientas

EMR

Descripción del empleo

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

Location:

Altru Clinic1300 S. Columbia Rd.Grand Forks, ND 58201

Summary:

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.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Essential Job Functions:

• 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
• Registered Nurse | Minnesota Board of Nursing | Within 6 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Driver’s License with Acceptable Driving Record | Driver’s License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA)| Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System

Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area:

• Interventional Pain Management: ACLS within 90 Days of Start Date

Notes:

• Temporary RN license accepted prior to start.
• Must hold an unencumbered nursing licenseprior 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:

Occasional Driver

Reference ID: R8433

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)