Med Surg, RN Inpatient (Straight Nights)

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) uses the nursing process—including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes and planning, implementation, and evaluation—to provide individualized care. The RN collaborates with physicians and other interprofessional colleagues to plan, implement, and evaluate care, and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise and knowledge using age- and population-specific standards for the assigned clinical setting. The position supports patients through preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up across the continuum of care. Responsibilities include care planning and coordination, patient assessment and education, triage, and other nursing interventions, in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, applicable administrative rules, professional nursing standards, and the ANA Code of Ethics. The role is on a 50-bed Medical/Surgical unit that cares 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 both new and experienced nurses. The schedule is 12-hour night shifts, with 36 scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
Hold an unencumbered RN license with 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to provide individualized patient care.
Collaborate with physicians and other interprofessional colleagues to plan, implement, and evaluate care.
Practice within the full scope of nursing expertise and use appropriate age- and population-specific standards.
Provide care across preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
Plan and coordinate care, assess patients, provide patient education, perform triage, and deliver other nursing interventions.
Practice in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, applicable administrative rules, and professional nursing standards.