Registered Nurse, RN - Labor and Delivery/Postpartum

Altru Health; Devils Lake (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus $12,000-$20,000

Comprehensive benefits package (401k m

Job summary

Altru Health seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care within the hospital setting in Devils Lake, ND. RNs progress through a ladder (RN I–RN III) with requirements and pay reflecting experience and education.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, planning care, coordinating with the care team, and ensuring safe discharge. Certifications (BLS/ACLS/NRP/STABLE) and ND licensure are required or completed within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Active ND RN license or compact-state license; temporary ND RN license accepted prior to start.
• BLS, ACLS, NRP, and STABLE certifications within specified timelines.
• RN ladder requires ASN/ADN with experience or BSN; advanced levels require BSN or higher.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care according to policies and protocols.
• Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary team and discharge planning.
• Assess patient conditions, set goals, and implement nursing actions.
• Document observations accurately and promptly.
• Support emergency interventions and escalate when needed.

Skills

RN Licensure

Discharge Planning

Patient Care

Communication

Education

ASN/ADN Nursing Degree

BSN Degree

MSN or Doctor of Nursing

Tools

ACLS

BLS

NRP

STABLE

Job description

Location

Altru Hospital | Devils Lake 1031 7th Street Northeast Devils Lake, ND 58301

Pay Range

$33.80 - $50.69

What we offer

• Sign on Bonus - $12,000-$20,000
• A comprehensive benefits package (including 401k match)

Pay Range: Dependent on level

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

**This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus ranging from $12,000 to $20,000**

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.

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

Registered Nurse responsibilities

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.

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) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of start date |Learning Management System
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 6 Months of start date |Learning Management System
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) | American Academy of Pediatrics (RQI Partners) | Within 6 Months of Start Date |Learning Management System
• STABLE | S.T.A.B.L.E. | Within 12 Months of Start Date |Learning Management System

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

R7323

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)