Med Surg, RN Inpatient (Straight Nights)

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

2d•$33 - $48

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) uses the nursing process—including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes and planning, implementation, and evaluation—to provide individualized nursing care. This role collaborates with interprofessional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement, and evaluate care, and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise and knowledge using standards appropriate to the assigned clinical setting and patient population. The RN cares for patients across preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Responsibilities include planning and coordinating care, patient assessment and education, triage, and other nursing interventions. The RN practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and administrative rules in the state of practice and licensure, as well as Sanford’s professional nursing practice standards, which are founded on the American Nurses Association’s Scope and Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for Nurses. The position is on a 50-bed Medical/Surgical unit caring for a broad range of medical and surgical patients. The unit offers a fast-paced environment intended to support clinical skill development and professional growth for new and experienced RNs.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
Hold an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where practice is occurring, or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to provide individualized patient care.
Collaborate with interprofessional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement, and evaluate care.
Practice within the full scope of nursing expertise and use standards appropriate to the assigned clinical setting and patient population.
Care for patients through preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
Plan and coordinate care.
Assess and educate patients.
Perform triage and other nursing interventions.
Practice in accordance with applicable nursing laws, administrative rules, and professional nursing standards.