Registered Nurse, RN - Labor and Delivery/Postpartum

Altru Hospital - Devils Lake; Devils Lake (ND); On-site; USD 46,562 - 69,830; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Job summary

Altru Hospital - Devils Lake is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive nursing care. Responsibilities include coordinating patient care, developing effective care plans, and ensuring thorough documentation.

Qualifications include an active ND RN license, BLS certification within 90 days, and ACLS certification within 6 months. A competitive pay range of $33.80 – $50.69 per hour and a generous sign-on bonus of $12,000 – $20,000 are offered for this position.

Qualifications

• Active RN license from North Dakota Board of Nursing.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days.
• ACLS required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care following policies.
• Document observations accurately and timely.
• Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary team.
• Develop care plans based on patient needs.

Skills

Registered Nurse license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

STABLE certification

Language proficiency in English

Education

ASN/ADN or BSN in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Altru Hospital, Devils Lake, ND 58301.

Pay Range: $33.80 – $50.69 per hour. Sign‑on Bonus: $12,000 – $20,000.

RN Career Ladder

• RN I: Require Advance Nursing Student (ASN) credential.
• RN II: 6+ years RN experience with ASN/ADN degree OR 3+ years RN experience with Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• RN III: 12+ years RN experience with ASN/ADN OR 6+ years RN experience with BSN OR Master’s/Doctor of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care according to policies and protocols.
• Maintain knowledge and skills for appropriate patient age.
• Coordinate patient care within the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide patient education for safe discharge.
• Perform daily rounds on all patients, ensuring quality customer service and addressing unmet needs.
• Develop care plans based on assessment and patient needs.
• Assess nursing needs, set goals, prescribe nursing actions and discharge planning.
• Assess and respond to pain symptoms and early warning signs of change in condition.
• Institute emergency measures when necessary.
• Report observations to interdisciplinary team and record accurately.
• Ensure timely interventions or referrals.
• Complete incident reports within each shift.
• Use educational opportunities with patients and significant individuals.
• Begin discharge planning and counseling early.
• Document according to SOP.
• Delegate nursing interventions within scope to competent staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Registered Nurse license from North Dakota Board of Nursing or Compact State Agreement prior to start date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of start date.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months.
• STABLE certification within 12 months.
• Language proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Physical demands: Sit 5‑33%; stand 34‑66%; walk 34‑66%; stoop/bend 34‑66%; reach 34‑66%; crawl 1‑4%; squat/crouch/kneel 5‑33%; twist 5‑33%; handle/finger/feel 67‑100%; see 67‑100%; hear 67‑100%.
• Weight: Lift floor to waist 20‑40 lbs; carry 20‑40 lbs; push/pull 20‑40 lbs; slide/transfer 20‑40 lbs.
• Indoor working conditions continuous.
• Driving requirement: infrequent driver.

Compliance & Equal Opportunity

Altru is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Altru provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Altru participates in E‑Verify.