Registered Nurse, RN - 3W Medical Surgical - Straight Nights

Altru Health System•Grand Forks, ND

6d•$34 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and protocols. The nurse maintains the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to patients on the assigned unit, coordinates patient care with the interdisciplinary team, and provides education to support safe discharge. This position is 36 hours per week on straight nights at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Altru’s RN career ladder recognizes experience, education, and engagement, with opportunities for advancement and increased responsibility. 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 of Nursing/Doctor of Nursing degree. Pay depends on level: RN I, $33.80–$50.69; RN II, $35.49–$53.23; and RN III, $37.26–$55.89. A sign-on bonus of $12,000–$20,000 is offered. The position requires an unencumbered registered nurse license before starting; a temporary RN license is accepted before start. Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required within 90 days of the start date. English proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking is required for effective communication with patients, families, and team members. The role is performed indoors. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, stooping/bending, and reaching; continuous handling/fingering/feeling, seeing, and hearing; and lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, and sliding/transferring 20–40 pounds. Driving is infrequent. Altru describes a supportive, team-oriented culture with opportunities to advance skills and career. Benefits for full- and part-time employees include a health plan, 401(k) retirement plan, dental and vision plans, life and disability insurance, education assistance, and paid time off.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license from the North Dakota Board of Nursing or under a Compact State Agreement before the start date; must be unencumbered. A temporary RN license is accepted before start.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of the start date.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
RN I: ASN.
RN II: At least six years of RN experience with an ASN/ADN, or at least three years of RN experience with a BSN.
RN III: At least 12 years of RN experience with an ASN/ADN, at least six years of RN experience with a BSN, or a Master of Nursing/Doctor of Nursing degree.

Responsibilities

Perform daily rounds on patients, coordinate care, and address unmet needs to support quality customer service.
Develop individualized plans of care based on patient assessment and physical, psychological, social, educational, developmental, rehabilitative, and other identified needs.
Assess patient conditions and nursing needs, set goals, prescribe appropriate nursing actions, and address discharge planning.
Assess, intervene, and reassess reported pain or symptoms, taking action according to standard operating procedures.
Recognize early warning signs of a change in condition, respond to deterioration, contact clinicians as indicated, and assist with or institute emergency measures when needed.
Communicate pertinent patient observations and reactions to appropriate multidisciplinary team members, document accurately, ensure timely interventions or referrals, and complete incident reports before the end of the shift.
Communicate with patients and significant individuals and use educational opportunities to support care.
Begin discharge planning, education, and counseling as early as possible; evaluate and document according to standard operating procedures.
Assign or delegate nursing interventions within the scope of practice and the recipient’s skills and competence.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet department or organizational needs.