Registered Nurse, RN - Urology

Altru Health System; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

PTO

Job summary

Altru Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse II in Grand Forks, ND. You will provide direct nursing care, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, and educate patients to ensure safe discharge. The role emphasizes age-appropriate care, plan development, and timely response to changes in patient condition.

Experience requirements include RN levels with ASN/ADN or BSN, and ongoing professional development. A valid ND RN license and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication with patients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily rounds and coordinates patient care to meet age-specific needs.
• Develops and updates a care plan based on assessment and discharge planning.
• Identifies early signs of deterioration and initiates appropriate actions per SOP.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

RN experience requirements (ASN/ADN or BSN)

Job description

Location

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

Pay Range

$30.65 - $45.98

Summary

The Registered Nurse II 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.

Pay Range (by level)

Dependent on level RN I $29.19 - $43.79 RN II: $30.65 - $45.98 RN III: $32.19 - $48.28

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,
• RN II – 3 years or more of RN experience with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• RN II – BSN
• RN III – 12 years or more of RN experience with an ASN/ADN OR,
• RN III – 6 years or more of RN experience with a BSN OR,
• RN III – Masters/Doctorate of Nursing

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 Registered Nurse | Minnesota Board of Nursing | Within 6 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Driver's License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA)| Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System

Qualification/Education

• 6 years or more RN experience with ASN Degree OR, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area:

Interventional Pain Management: ACLS within 90 Days of Start Date

Notes

Eligible to serve as Charge Nurse and Chair or Co-Chair Nursing Committee; Trained Peer Interviewer Temporary RN license accepted prior to start. Must hold an unencumbered nursing license prior to start.

Education

• Preferred: Associates - Nursing- OR -Bachelors - Nursing

Work Experience

• Required: An equivalent combination of education and 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.

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

Occasional Driver

Reference ID

R8288

Why join us

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.

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.

Altru is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

Additionally, the following poster is available through the Department of Labor: Know Your Rights.

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.

Learn more or to request a copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Eligibility policy and Affimative Action Plan at no charge, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at [e-mail] or 701.780.5107.