Clinic RN

Altru Health System•Devils Lake, ND

2d•$31 - $46•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 needed to provide age-appropriate care to patients on the assigned unit, coordinates care within the interdisciplinary team, and provides patient education to support safe discharge. The role is based at Altru Clinic in Devils Lake, North Dakota, and includes occasional driving. The position requires an unencumbered nursing license before the start date. A temporary RN license is accepted before starting. The RN must also hold a current state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and obtain Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of the start date. Qualification pathways include six or more years of RN experience with an ASN, or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. An equivalent combination of education and related experience is also listed as required. English proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking is required for effective workplace and patient communication. The role involves frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching; continuous handling/fingering/feeling, seeing, and hearing; and lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, and sliding/transferring medium loads of 20–40 pounds. Work is indoors continuously. The RN may be eligible to serve as Charge Nurse and chair or co-chair a Nursing Committee, and is a trained peer interviewer. Altru describes a supportive, team-oriented culture with opportunities to develop skills, work with newer technologies, and advance a career. Benefits for full- and part-time employees include a health plan, 401(k) retirement plan, dental and vision plans, life and disability insurance, education assistance, and paid time off.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license from the North Dakota Board of Nursing or a compact state agreement; an unencumbered license is required before the start date. A temporary RN license is accepted prior to start.
Current state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record before the start date.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of the start date.
Six or more years of RN experience with an ASN, or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing; the posting also lists an equivalent combination of education and related experience as required.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including handling medium loads weighing 20–40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Associate degree in Nursing or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Eligible to serve as Charge Nurse and chair or co-chair a Nursing Committee; trained peer interviewer.

Responsibilities

Perform daily rounds on patients, coordinate service, and address unmet needs.
Develop patient-centered plans of care based on assessment and the patient’s physical, psychological, social, educational, developmental, and rehabilitative needs.
Assess patient condition and nursing needs, establish goals, prescribe appropriate nursing actions, and include discharge planning.
Assess, intervene, and reassess reported pain or symptoms promptly, taking action according to standard operating procedures.
Recognize early warning signs of patient deterioration 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, document accurately and concisely, ensure prompt interventions or referrals, and submit incident reports before the end of each shift.
Establish and maintain communication with patients and significant individuals, and use educational opportunities.
Begin discharge planning and provide education and counseling as early as possible based on identified needs; evaluate and document according to standard operating procedures.
Delegate nursing interventions within the scope of practice and the delegatee’s skills, competence, education, and experience.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet department or organizational needs.