RN - Registered Nurse - OR

Sanford Health•Rapid City, SD

1d•$34 - $48

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for using the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, outcomes and planning, implementation, and evaluation—to provide individualized nursing care to patients in the operating room. The RN collaborates with interprofessional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement, and evaluate care. The nurse practices within the full scope of nursing expertise and uses age- and population-specific standards appropriate to the assigned clinical setting. The RN cares for patients throughout 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 position follows the Nurse Practice Act and applicable administrative rules in the state of practice and licensure, as well as Sanford Professional Nursing Practice standards based on the American Nurses Association’s Scope and Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for Nurses. The department describes the OR as a fast-paced environment and seeks candidates with at least six months of OR experience. The position has a 12-hour day shift, 36 scheduled weekly hours, a varied shift schedule, and minimal on-call requirements. The stated salary range is $34.00–$48.00.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
Hold an unencumbered RN license from the State Board of Nursing where practice occurs, or possess multistate licensure if practicing in a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
At least six months of OR experience, as specified in the department details.

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 age- and population-specific standards appropriate to the assigned clinical setting.
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 the Nurse Practice Act, applicable administrative rules, and professional nursing standards.