RN, Long Term Care (LTC), Local Traveler

70000 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay rates

Shift differentials (weekend/evening/夜

Job summary

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide individualized nursing care across a 75-mile radius, with shifts that vary. Compensation ranges from $32.00 to $48.00 per hour, with premium pay and weekend/evening/night differentials.

The role requires a valid RN license and strong collaboration with residents, families and the care team. Experience with long-term care settings is preferred, and the position offers opportunities to lead and influence care delivery

Qualifications

• Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program (CCNE/ACEN/NLN CNEA).
• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Currently holds an unencumbered RN license in the state, or multistate licensure.
• Obtains and maintains required competencies and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to provide individualized resident care.
• Collaborate with residents, families and interdisciplinary teams to plan and evaluate care.
• May serve as charge nurse and delegate tasks to staff as appropriate.
• Ensure safe, reliable administration of care and address concerns.
• Practice within the Nurse Practice Act and ethics standards.

Skills

RN license

Nursing education

Bachelor's degree (nursing)

Multistate licensure (NLC)

Competencies & certifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Accredited nursing program CCNE/ACEN/NLN CNEA

Job description

Sanford Health Overview

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 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.

Position Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) – Work Shift: Varies (United States of America) – Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 – Compensation: Salary Range: $32.00 - $48.00 – Union Position: No – Travel required to support multiple locations within 75-mile radius of permanent address – Premium Pay Rates: $15/hr premium, $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.

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].