Registered Nurse, RN - Outpatient Procedures

Altru Health System•Grand Forks, ND

4d•$31 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care in accordance with Altru’s established policies, procedures, and protocols. The nurse maintains the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to patients in the assigned unit, coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, and provides patient education to support safe discharge. Altru’s RN career ladder supports career growth and pay progression based on experience, education, and engagement, with opportunities for advancement and increased responsibilities. RN I requires an ASN. RN II requires an ASN/ADN and at least six years of RN experience, or a BSN and at least three years of RN experience; the listed RN II qualifications also include a BSN. RN III requires an ASN/ADN and at least 12 years of RN experience, a BSN and at least six years of RN experience, or a Master’s/Doctorate of Nursing. The position is based at Altru Professional Center, 4400 S. Washington St., Grand Forks, ND 58201. Compensation depends on level: RN I $30.65–$45.98, RN II $32.19–$48.28, and RN III $33.80–$50.69. The position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members. The work is primarily indoors and includes frequent standing, walking, stooping/bending, and reaching, along with lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, and sliding/transferring loads of 20–40 pounds. Driving is infrequent.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license from the North Dakota Board of Nursing or a Compact State Agreement, required before start; temporary RN license accepted before start.
Must hold an unencumbered nursing license before start.
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of start date.
Additional specialty certification or training as required by the work area; the posting lists Minnesota Board of Nursing Registered Nurse licensure within 12 months of start date for Pain Management.
Required: an equivalent combination of education and experience in related experience.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Career-ladder qualifications: RN I requires ASN; RN II requires at least six years of RN experience with an ASN/ADN or at least three years with a BSN, and lists 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 of Nursing.

Nice To Haves

Preferred education: associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

Perform daily rounds on patients and coordinate or take action to address unmet needs and support quality customer service.
Develop individualized plans of care based on patient assessments and physical, psychological, social, educational, developmental, and rehabilitative needs.
Assess patient condition and nursing needs, set goals, and prescribe appropriate nursing actions, including discharge planning.
Assess, intervene, and reassess reported pain or symptoms promptly and act according to standard operating procedures.
Identify early warning signs of changes in patient condition, respond to deteriorating patients, contact responsible clinicians as indicated, and assist with or institute emergency measures when needed.
Report pertinent patient observations and reactions to appropriate multidisciplinary team members and document them accurately and concisely; ensure timely interventions or referrals and complete incident reports before the end of each shift.
Establish and maintain communication with patients and significant individuals, and use educational opportunities.
Begin discharge planning and provide education and counseling as early as possible to support patient and family understanding; evaluate and document according to standard operating procedures.
Assign or delegate nursing interventions within the scope of practice, education, experience, and competence of the person receiving the assignment.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet department or organizational needs.