Registered Nurse (RN) MDS/ER/OB

West River Health Services; Hettinger (ND); On-site; USD 45,185 - 55,723; Full time

Job summary

West River Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our ER, MDS, and/or OB team in Hettinger, North Dakota. This role involves providing care to patients, administering medications, and educating families as necessary.

The ideal candidate should have completed an accredited RN program, hold BLS and ACLS certifications, and be capable of collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of nursing care.

The starting salary range is $32.80 - $40.45 per hour, reflecting the importance of quality patient care in our community.

Qualifications

• Completes accredited RN program (ADN, Diploma, BSN).
• BLS & ACLS certification required.
• Meets ND licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Administer medications and monitor patient progress.
• Educate families and patients as needed.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Good time management skills

Technical nursing skills

Education

Accredited RN program (ADN, Diploma, BSN)

Tools

Medical equipment

Job description

Overview

West River Health Services is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our MDS, ER and/or OB team. This person is responsible for assisting physicians while providing treatment to patients with a variety of medical conditions. He/she will administer medication, monitor and record patient progress, and educate families and the patient as needed.

Position Summary

Utilizing the nursing process, the RN assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of patient care. The RN is responsible for meeting the established Standards of Nursing Care, managing assigned personnel, and promoting collaboration among the disciplines.

Excellence in Practice

• Treats patients with respect and dignity. Providing privacy in all cares
• Understands and follows physician orders. Has good technical skills and incorporates these into the plan of care
• Nursing Process: Proper documentation, MAR, develop and revise care plans with measurable goals, Kardex, patient and family education, discharge summary and PIE charting
• Understands staffing mix and appropriately makes assignments
• Safely administers all medications, IV fluids and blood as ordered by physician. Demonstrates knowledge of purpose, med dosage, calculation of dosage, expected outcomes and adverse reactions
• Effective communication skills: Supervision of LPNs and NAs – appropriately informs nursing staff and physicians of pertinent changes in patient condition. Clear and concise report. Follow chain of command
• Critical thinking skills: Recognize significant changes in patient condition and take appropriate action, including notification of appropriate personnel and families
• Good time management skills: Ability to prioritize and multitask. Completes assignments timely and accurately and makes hourly rounds. Flexible to both patient and department needs without interference to patient care
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintains equipment and reports equipment failures to Maintenance/Biomed and CNO if appropriate
• Provide clear education to patient and family

Essential Job Requirements

Education: Completes accredited RN program (ADN, Diploma, BSN).

Experience: No experience necessary. BLS & ACLS required

License Requirements: Meets requirements per ND Century Code for license

Starting salary range: $32.80 - $40.45