RN | Colorado Blvd Orthopedic Surgery

Monument Health•Spearfish, SD

10d•$30 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides relationship-centered, compassionate, quality patient care through competent clinical practice and the application of professional nursing knowledge and skills. The role supports prevention or resolution of illness, disability, or injury; alleviates suffering; and advocates for patients in coordination with interdisciplinary healthcare providers, family members, and support systems. The nurse exercises independent judgment throughout the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement, and evaluate direct patient care in accordance with ANA standards, organizational policies and procedures, and applicable laws and regulations. The nurse uses the ANA Nursing Process to collect and analyze patient data, identify diagnoses and expected outcomes, develop and implement individualized plans, coordinate care, promote health and safety, and evaluate progress. The role also follows the ANA Standards of Professional Performance, supports Monument Health’s purpose, vision, and values, practices within the legal scope of an RN, and adheres to the ANA Code of Ethics. The nurse uses applicable technology and software to document care and access work-related organizational applications, and continually seeks ways to improve care delivery. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire or transfer.
Registered Nurse (RN) licensure from the South Dakota Board of Nursing, or from the Wyoming Board of Nursing for Wyoming facilities.
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of Registered Nurse experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Collect comprehensive data about the healthcare consumer’s health and situation.
Analyze assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues.
Identify expected outcomes and develop individualized plans of care.
Implement care plans and ensure patient progression along the plan.
Coordinate care delivery.
Use health teaching and health promotion strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
Evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
Enhance the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and maintain knowledge and competency consistent with current practice.
Evaluate personal nursing practice against professional standards, guidelines, statutes, rules, and regulations.
Contribute to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
Collaborate with patients, families, and others in nursing practice.
Integrate ethical provisions and research findings into practice.
Consider safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact when planning and delivering nursing services.
Provide leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
Practice in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
Practice within the legal scope of a Registered Professional Nurse and deliver care consistent with applicable standards, policies, laws, and regulatory, accreditation, and certifying organizations.
Abide by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
Use applicable technology and software to support and document nursing activities and patient care, and access necessary work-related applications.
Seek opportunities to improve patient care delivery through innovative and creative problem solving.
Perform other duties as assigned.