Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre/Post Op

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic in South Dakota seeks a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care, develop individualized care plans, and support patients, families, and the healthcare team with physical, emotional, and spiritual care.

The role emphasizes adherence to policies, documentation, infection control, and collaboration to ensure safe, high-quality patient care in a patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

• RN license in applicable state.
• Effective communication skills and visual acuity.
• Experience in clinical settings is preferred.
• Commitment to ethical standards, confidentiality, and teamwork.
• Adherence to safety regulations and organizational policies.

Responsibilities

• Reviews physician prescriptions, communicates care plans, and collaborates with healthcare providers.
• Develops and updates nursing care plans based on patient assessments and medical histories.
• Educates patients and families on health conditions, medications, and self-care strategies.
• Monitors and evaluates patient outcomes, adjusting care plans as needed.
• Maintains a safe environment by following infection control, medication, and safety protocols.
• Documents patient care accurately in records and manages supplies and equipment.

Job description

Role Overview

Provides comprehensive nursing care in a patient-focused environment, developing nursing diagnoses, care plans, and interventions tailored to individual needs. Supports patients, families, and the healthcare team through physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual assistance. Ensures safe, clean, and efficient care by adhering to policies, documenting services, and maintaining equipment and supplies.

Role Overview

Provides comprehensive nursing care in a patient-focused environment, developing nursing diagnoses, care plans, and interventions tailored to individual needs. Supports patients, families, and the healthcare team through physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual assistance. Ensures safe, clean, and efficient care by adhering to policies, documenting services, and maintaining equipment and supplies.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews physician prescriptions, communicates care plans, and collaborates with healthcare providers.
• Develops and updates nursing care plans based on patient assessments and medical histories.
• Educates patients and families on health conditions, medications, and self-care strategies.
• Monitors and evaluates patient outcomes, adjusting care plans as needed.
• Maintains a safe environment by following infection control, medication, and safety protocols.
• Documents patient care accurately in records and manages supplies and equipment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
• Effective communication skills and visual acuity.
• Experience in clinical settings is preferred.
• Commitment to ethical standards, confidentiality, and teamwork.
• Adherence to safety regulations and organizational policies.

Core Values & Expectations

• Align with organizational mission, vision, and values of compassion and stewardship.
• Maintain professionalism, responsiveness, and engagement with patients and team members.
• Uphold legal and safety standards set by regulatory bodies.