About the position
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients. Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care. 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 patients in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up as patients move along the continuum of care. Responsible for the planning and coordination of care, patient assessment, patient education, triage, and various other nursing interventions. Functions within the scope and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure. The Sanford 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.
Responsibilities
- Utilize the nursing process to provide individualized nursing care to patients.
- Collaborate with inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement, and evaluate care.
- Demonstrate competency and practice within the full scope of nursing expertise.
- Care for patients in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
- Plan and coordinate care, conduct patient assessments, and provide patient education.
- Perform triage and various other nursing interventions.
- Function within the scope and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited nursing program required.
- Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing.
- Possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
- Obtain and maintain required department specific competencies and certifications.
- Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Work/life balance benefits
- Generous time off package
