Registered Nurse (RN), 3W Medical Surgical - Grand Forks, Nights Shift

Altru Health System•Grand Forks, ND

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures, and protocols. The nurse maintains the knowledge and skills needed to care for patients of the appropriate ages on the assigned unit, coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, and provides education to support safe discharge. This position is based at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and is 36 hours per week on straight nights, including every third weekend and third holiday. Altru’s RN career ladder recognizes experience, education, and engagement, and provides opportunities for career growth, advancement, and increased responsibility. The listed pay ranges depend on RN level: RN I, $33.80–$50.69; RN II, $35.49–$53.23; and RN III, $37.26–$55.89. The position offers a sign-on bonus of $12,000–$20,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Hold an unencumbered nursing license before starting; a temporary RN license is accepted before the start date.
RN I: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN).
RN II: At least 6 years of RN experience with an ASN/ADN, or at least 3 years of RN experience with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
RN III: At least 12 years of RN experience with an ASN/ADN, at least 6 years of RN experience with a BSN, or a master’s/Doctor of Nursing degree.
Registered Nurse certification/licensure through the North Dakota Board of Nursing or a Compact State Agreement before the start date.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of the start date.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching; continuous handling/fingering/feeling, seeing, and hearing; and medium lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, and transferring demands of 20–40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform daily patient rounds and coordinate action on unmet needs to support quality customer service.
Develop individualized plans of care based on assessments of patients’ physical, psychological, social, educational, developmental, and rehabilitative needs.
Assess patients’ conditions and nursing needs, establish goals, and prescribe appropriate nursing actions, including discharge planning.
Assess and respond promptly to patients’ reported pain and symptoms according to standard operating procedures.
Recognize early warning signs of changes in patient condition and respond appropriately, including contacting responsible clinicians when indicated.
Assist with or initiate emergency measures when a patient’s condition suddenly deteriorates.
Report relevant patient observations and reactions to appropriate multidisciplinary team members and document them accurately and concisely.
Ensure interventions and 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 others and use educational opportunities to support understanding.
Begin discharge planning, education, and counseling as early as possible based on identified needs.
Evaluate and document care according to standard operating procedures.
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.