RN M-F Prn

Altru Health System•Devils Lake, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse II provides direct nursing care according to organizational policies, procedures, and protocols. The nurse maintains the knowledge and skills needed to care for patients of appropriate ages on the assigned unit, coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, and provides patient education to support safe discharge. The position is based at Altru Clinic in Devils Lake, North Dakota, and is titled “RN M-F Prn” in the posting. The role includes assessing patients, establishing and evaluating care plans, responding to changes in condition and pain, supporting emergency measures, communicating observations to the care team, documenting care, and completing incident reports. The nurse also supports patient and family education and discharge planning, and may delegate nursing interventions within the scope of practice and the individual’s competence. The posting requires an unencumbered nursing license before starting. A temporary RN license is accepted before start, and the RN must have a permanent license prior to starting. The position requires occasional driving and an acceptable current driver’s license. The posting describes medium physical demands, including lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, and transferring 20–40 pounds. English proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking is required.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license from the North Dakota Board of Nursing or a compact state agreement; an unencumbered license is required prior to starting. A temporary RN license is accepted prior to start.
Current state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; the role has an occasional driving requirement.
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 Associate of Science in Nursing, or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
An equivalent combination of education and experience is listed as required work experience.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English for communication with patients, families, and team members.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including medium lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, and transferring demands of 20–40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Preferred education: 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 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 reported pain or symptoms promptly and take appropriate action according to standard operating procedures.
Identify early warning signs of changes in patient condition and respond appropriately, including contacting responsible clinicians when indicated.
Assist with or institute emergency measures when a patient’s condition suddenly worsens.
Report pertinent patient observations and reactions to appropriate multidisciplinary team members, and document them accurately and concisely.
Ensure interventions or referrals are made promptly.
Complete and submit incident reports involving patients, visitors, or staff before the end of each shift.
Communicate with patients and significant individuals and use educational opportunities to support understanding.
Begin discharge planning, education, and counseling as early as possible based on identified needs.
Evaluate and document according to standard operating procedures.
Assign or delegate nursing interventions within the scope of practice, education, and competence of the person performing them.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet department or organizational needs.