Registered Nurse, RN - ICU

Altru Health System; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Altru Health System in Grand Forks, ND, is seeking Registered Nurses at multiple levels. RN I to RN III levels determine experience requirements and compensation on the RN career ladder. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, ongoing assessment, discharge planning, and teamwork with the care staff.

Pay is structured by level with a range that reflects expertise and tenure. Eligible nurses should have an unencumbered license and meet BLS/ACLS guidelines.

Qualifications

• RN I requires ASN or ADNs RN II requires 3+ years RN with BSN or 6+ with ASN/ADN
• RN III requires 6+ years RN with BSN or 12+ years RN with ASN/ADN or Masters/Doctorate in Nursing

Responsibilities

• Performs daily rounds coordinating patient care and ensuring quality service.
• Develops care plans based on comprehensive assessments and patient needs.
• Assesses, sets goals, and prescribes nursing actions including discharge planning.
• Monitors patient conditions, pain, and responses to treatments and interventions.
• Communicates observations to the multidisciplinary team and documents accurately.

Skills

RN experience

ASN/ADN

Education

ASN/ADN

BSN

Masters/Doctor of Nursing

Job description

Location

Altru Hospital 1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201

Summary

Pay Range: Dependent on level

Pay Range

• RN I $33.80 - $50.69
• RN II $35.49 – $53.23
• RN III $37.26 – $55.89

Job 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.

Requirements of Levels

• 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

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
• Basic Life Support (BLS) & Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) within 90 days of Start Date
• Learning Management System Essentials of Critical Care Orientation (ECCO) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Preferred

Qualifications / 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

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: R8426

Company Culture

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.

Benefits

• health plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• dental plan
• vision plan
• life and disability insurance
• education assistance
• paid time off (PTO)

Accommodation

Altru provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to increase opportunities and eliminate barriers to employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process to access job postings, to apply for a job, for a job interview, for pre-employment testing, or with the onboarding process, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at [e-mail] or 701.780.5107.

Equal Opportunity

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