Registered Nurse, RN - ICU

Altru Health System

Grand Forks (ND)

On-site

USD 47,000 - 77,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Education assistance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Altru Health System is hiring Registered Nurses at RN I–RN III levels in Grand Forks, ND. The RN II/III ladder pays $33.80–$55.89 per hour depending on experience and level.

Requirements include ND RN licensure (temporary licenses accepted) with ASN/ADN or BSN education and progression through the ladder with clinical responsibilities across patient care, discharge planning, and education. This role emphasizes care coordination within an interdisciplinary team, patient safety, and ongoing

Qualifications

6 years or more RN experience with an ASN/ADN or BSN.
RN II requires 3+ years with BSN or 6+ years with ASN; RN III requires 12+ years with ASN or 6+ years with BSN, or Masters/Doctor of Nursing.
Temporary RN license accepted prior to start; unencumbered license required prior to start; RN Graduate Work Authorization may be considered.

Responsibilities

Performs daily rounds, coordinating and addressing requirements for patient care.
Develops a care plan based on assessment of patient needs, age, and background.
Assesses patient condition, sets goals, prescribes nursing actions, including discharge planning.
Assesses pain and responds per standard procedures; communicates with the care team.
Initiates discharge planning early and provides patient education to support understanding.

Skills

Direct nursing care

Care coordination

Patient education

Education

ASN/ADN

BSN

Masters/Doctor of Nursing

Job description

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

Location

Altru Hospital 1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201

Summary

Pay Range:

Dependent on level
RN I $33.80 - $50.69
RN II $35.49 – $53.23
RN III $37.26 – $55.89

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

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) & 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 | HR Primary Sources

Qualification/Education

6 years or more RN experience with ASN Degree OR,
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Notes

Temporary RN license accepted prior to start.
Must hold an unencumbered nursing license prior to start.
RN Residency Cohort only: ND RN Graduate Work Authorization considered prior to start. The RN Graduate Work Authorization is valid for up to 90 days after issue or upon notification of the NCLEX results, whichever occurs first.

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.

This position may be eligible for visa sponsorship and candidates requiring sponsorship are welcome to apply.

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: R8218

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.

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