RN M-F PRN

Altru Health System•Devils Lake, ND

1d•$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 care appropriate to the ages of patients served on the assigned unit, coordinates patient 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. The position is identified as M-F PRN. The listed pay range is $30.65–$45.98.

Requirements

Qualify through either six or more years of RN experience with an ASN degree, or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Hold an unencumbered Registered Nurse license from the North Dakota Board of Nursing or through a compact state agreement before the start date; a temporary RN license is accepted before starting.
Hold a current state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record before the start date.
Obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of the start date.
Have an equivalent combination of education and related experience, as stated under work experience requirements.
Be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English for effective workplace and patient, family, and team communication.

Nice To Haves

Preferred education: Associate degree in Nursing or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Perform daily rounds on patients, coordinating and taking action on unmet needs to support quality customer service.
Develop plans of care based on patient assessment and physical, psychological, social, educational, developmental, and rehabilitative needs, accounting for patient-specific circumstances.
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 and take appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
Identify early warning signs of changes in patient 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, document accurately and concisely, make timely 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, 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.