Registered Nurse, RN - Outpatient Procedures

Altru Health System; United States; On-site; USD 92,237,000 - 139,627,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k)

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Education assistance

PTO

Accommodations

Job summary

Altru Health System in Grand Forks, ND is seeking Registered Nurses (RN I-III) to join the patient care team. The RN ladder supports career growth with defined levels and salary ranges based on experience and education.

The role includes daily rounds, care planning, patient discharge education, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care. Eligible for comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• RN I requires ASN/ADN (or equivalent) education as a baseline.
• RN II requires 6+ years RN experience with ASN/ADN, or BSN.
• RN III requires 12+ years RN experience with ASN/ADN, or 6+ years with BSN, or Masters/Doctorate in Nursing.
• English proficiency for clinical communication is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily rounds, coordinates care, and develops a plan of care based on assessment.
• Evaluates patient conditions, sets goals, and documents interventions and discharge planning.
• Maintains communication with the interdisciplinary team and ensures safe patient discharge.

Job description

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

Location

Altru Professional Center 4400 S. Washington St. Grand Forks, ND 58201

Summary

Pay Range: Dependent on level RN I: $30.65 - $45.98 RN II: $32.19 - $48.28 RN III: $33.80 - $50.69

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)
• 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/Doctorate of Nursing

The Registered Nurse I 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) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area: Registered Nurse | Minnesota Board of Nursing | Within 12 Months of Start Date | Pain Management Notes: Temporary RN license accepted prior to start. Must hold an unencumbered nursing license prior to start.

Education

Preferred: Associates - Nursing- OR -Bachelors - Nursing- OR -Doctorate - Nursing- OR -Masters - Nursing Work Experience: Required: An equivalent combination of education and experience Related Experience 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: R7561 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.

Benefits

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)

Altru provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to increase opportunities and eliminate barriers to employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process to access job postings, to apply for a job, for a job interview, for pre-employment testing, or with the onboarding process, please contact Altru's Human Resources Department at [e-mail] or 701.780.5107. Altru is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more or to request a copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Eligibility policy and Affinitive Action Plan at no charge, please contact Altru's Human Resources Department at [e-mail] or 701.780.5107. Additionally, the following poster is available through the Department of Labor: Know Your Rights. Altru participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.