Registered Nurse, RN - ICU

Altru Health System•Grand Forks, ND

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse 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 age-appropriate care to patients on the assigned unit, coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, and educates patients to support safe discharge. Altru’s RN career ladder supports career growth and pay progression by recognizing experience, education, and engagement. RN I requires an ASN. RN II requires at least six years of RN experience with an ASN/ADN, or at least three years with a BSN. RN III requires at least 12 years with an ASN/ADN, at least six years with a BSN, or a master’s/doctorate in nursing. The listed pay ranges are RN I: $33.80–$50.69; RN II: $35.49–$53.23; and RN III: $37.26–$55.89. The position is at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota. RN III notes include eligibility to serve as Charge Nurse and Administrator on Duty, chair or co-chair a Nursing Committee, and serve as a trained peer interviewer.

Requirements

RN III qualification: 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/doctorate in nursing.
Unencumbered Registered Nurse license from the North Dakota Board of Nursing or a compact state agreement before starting; a temporary RN license is accepted before start.
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of the start date.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Nice To Haves

Essentials of Critical Care Orientation (ECCO) certification from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.

Responsibilities

Perform daily rounds on all patients and coordinate action on unmet needs to ensure quality customer service.
Develop an individualized plan of care based on assessment of the patient's physical, psychological, social, educational, developmental, and rehabilitative needs.
Assess patient condition and nursing needs, set goals, and prescribe nursing actions, including discharge planning.
Promptly assess, intervene, and reassess pain symptoms and take appropriate action according to standard operating procedures.
Identify early warning signs of changes in patient condition and respond appropriately, including contacting clinicians as indicated.
Assist with or institute emergency measures when a patient's condition suddenly worsens.
Communicate pertinent 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 patient, visitor, or staff incident reports 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 limits of the other person's scope of practice, skills, and competence.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet department or organizational needs.