RN - Local Traveler

Sanford; Lakota (ND); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Sanford Health provides individualized nursing care to residents using the nursing process, collaborating with resident and family, other inter-disciplinary colleagues, including providers, to plan, implement and evaluate care.

May serve as charge nurse and delegate tasks to staff. Requires completion of an accredited nursing program, an RN license, and LTC experience; travel within a 75-mile radius is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including CCNE/ACEN/NLN CNEA.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Unencumbered RN license where practice occurs; multistate licensure possible.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nursing care to residents using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with resident, family and inter-disciplinary team to plan, implement and evaluate care.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Nationally accredited nursing program

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Compensation

• Salary Range: $32.00 - $48.00
• $15/hour premium

Union Position

No

Department Details

• Premium Pay Rates:
  • $15/hour premium on all hours worked.
  • $1.25/hour weekend shift differential
  • $1.25/hour evening/night shift differential (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM)
  • Travel required to support multiple locations within 75-mile radius of permanent address

Experience Requirements

• 3 months experience in Long Term Care required (6 months preferred)

Scheduling Requirements

• Minimum of 30 hours per month
• One weekend shift per month

Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to residents. Collaborates with resident and family, other inter-disciplinary colleagues, including providers, to plan, implement and evaluate care.

Job Description

Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting. Cares for residents in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, and treatment. Responsible for the coordination of care, resident assessment, resident education and various other nursing interventions.

May serve as charge nurse and delegate appropriate tasks to license and unlicensed assistive personnel that are within the job descriptions, skills, resident care needs, and the competence level of the delegate. Provides adequate assistance and support to delegates to ensure safe, reliable administration of resident care and resolution of care and service concerns. Functions within the scopes and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure. The Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
• Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.