Registered Nurse, RN - Labor and Delivery/Postpartum - Devils Lake

Altru Hospital - Devils Lake; Devils Lake (ND); On-site; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Altru Hospital in Devils Lake, ND offers RN career ladder opportunities from RN I to RN III with competitive pay ranges and a strong focus on patient care and education.

The Registered Nurse provides direct care, coordinates with the interdisciplinary team, and supports discharge planning. Certification and licensure requirements are detailed, with sign-on bonuses for eligible levels to invite experienced RNs to join the team.

Qualifications

• Provide direct nursing care per established policies and procedures.
• Coordinate patient care with the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families to ensure safe discharge and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily rounds and coordinate care.
• Develop care plans based on assessments across age groups.
• Assess, intervene, and reassess pain and clinical changes promptly.
• Communicate observations to the care team and document accurately.
• Begin discharge planning early and provide education to optimize understanding.

Skills

Direct patient care

Interdisciplinary coordination

Patient education

Discharge planning

Education

ASN

ADN

BSN

MSN/Doctor of Nursing

Job description

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

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

Summary: Pay Range: Dependent on level

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

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 per level

• RN I – ASN
• RN II – 6 years or more of RN experience with an ASN/ADN degree or
• RN II – 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
• RN III – 6 years or more of RN experience with a BSN
• RN III – Masters/Doctor of Nursing

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.

Sign on bonus

• Registered Nurses with less than 1 year experience: $12,000
• Registered Nurses with more than 1 year experience: $20,000

*Individuals participating in Altru educational sponsorship or apprenticeship programs are not eligible to receive any additional recruitment incentives.

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

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.

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: R5082

Culture & Benefits

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)

At Altru, everything we do is underscored by a why—and that why is one another. We believe in the power of community and the difference we can make together. As the trusted healthcare provider in our region, we’re driven by a commitment to quality care and creating a supportive environment where every team member can thrive. Here, you’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, and experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back—taking your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be part of a small community with a big heart.

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