RN - Local Traveler

70000 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society; West Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay on all hours

Weekend shift differential

Evening/night shift differential

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide individualized nursing care using the full nursing process across multiple locations within a 75-mile radius of permanent address. You will collaborate with residents, families, and an interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, and evaluate care in a dynamic rural health setting.

The role requires an RN license, a nursing degree, and prior long-term care exposure.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Unencumbered RN license with State Board of Nursing and multistate licensure if in NLC state.
• Maintains required department competencies and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nursing care using the full nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Coordinate care with residents, families and inter-disciplinary colleagues.
• Serve as charge nurse and delegate tasks to licensed/unlicensed personnel as appropriate.
• Ensure safe, reliable administration of resident care and address care and service concerns.
• Adhere to state practice acts, standards, and code of ethics for nurses.

Skills

RN license

Nursing care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

CCNE/ACEN/NLN CNEA accredited 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 Union Position: No

Department Details

• Travel required to support multiple locations within 75-mile radius of permanent address.
• 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)

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. 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.

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.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. 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. Headquartered in