Cardiology Cath Lab RN

Altru Health System•Grand Forks, ND

6d•$35 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse II provides direct nursing care in accordance with the organization’s established policies, procedures, and protocols. The nurse maintains the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to patients on the assigned unit, coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, and provides patient education to support safe discharge. The role includes daily patient rounds, assessment and care planning, pain management, recognition and response to changes in condition, documentation, communication with patients and care team members, discharge planning, and delegation of nursing interventions within the delegatee’s scope and competence. The position may perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet department or organizational needs. The listed qualification for RN II is six or more years of RN experience with an ASN/ADN degree, or three or more years of RN experience with a BSN. The posting also describes RN I and RN III experience and education levels. Required certifications include an eligible Registered Nurse license before the start date, Minnesota licensure within six months of the start date, and Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of the start date. A temporary RN license is accepted before starting, but an unencumbered nursing license is required before starting. The position is based at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The work is performed indoors, and the role has the physical demands listed in the posting. The position requires English proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking. It may be eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

For RN II: six or more years of RN experience with an ASN/ADN degree, or three or more years of RN experience with a BSN.
Hold an unencumbered nursing license before starting; a temporary RN license is accepted before the start date.
Registered Nurse license through the North Dakota Board of Nursing or a Compact State Agreement before the start date.
Minnesota Board of Nursing license within six months of the start date.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of the start date.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching; continuous handling/fingering/feeling, seeing, and hearing; and medium lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, and sliding/transferring demands of 20–40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Preferred education: Associate degree in Nursing or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
May be eligible to serve as Charge Nurse and chair or co-chair a Nursing Committee, and as a Trained Peer Interviewer.
Visa sponsorship may be available; candidates requiring sponsorship are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Perform daily rounds on all patients and coordinate action on unmet needs to support quality customer service.
Develop a plan of care based on assessment and the patient's physical, psychological, social, educational, developmental, and rehabilitative needs.
Assess patient condition and nursing needs, set goals, and prescribe appropriate nursing actions, including discharge planning.
Assess, intervene, and reassess patient-reported pain or symptoms promptly, taking appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
Identify early warning signs of changes in a patient's condition and respond appropriately, including contacting responsible clinicians and assisting with or instituting emergency measures when indicated.
Report pertinent patient observations and reactions to appropriate multidisciplinary team members and document them accurately and concisely.
Ensure interventions or referrals are made promptly and submit incident reports involving patients, visitors, or staff before the end of each shift.
Establish and maintain communication with patients and significant individuals, and use educational opportunities.
Begin discharge planning, education, and counseling as early as possible based on identified needs; evaluate and document according to standard operating procedure.
Assign or delegate nursing interventions within the scope of practice, education, and experience of the person performing them.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet department or organizational needs.