RN | Surgical Services

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital•Rapid City, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Monument Health is seeking passionate and professional Registered Nurses (RNs) to join their Surgical Services team. Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced RN, we are looking for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate patient-focused care. As an RN at Monument Health, you will be a valued team member contributing to the prevention or resolution of illness, disability, or injury, and advocating for patients within interdisciplinary teams. You will utilize the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, exercising independent judgment in accordance with professional standards, institutional policies, and applicable laws and regulations. Monument Health fosters a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and offers opportunities for a life-changing career where you can make a difference every day.

Requirements

Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer
Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects.
Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of Registered Nurse Experience
Bachelors degree in Nursing

Responsibilities

Utilizes the ANA Nursing Process (2010) to perform comprehensive data collection, analysis of assessment data, identification of expected outcomes, development of a plan, implementation of the plan, ensuring patient progression, coordination of care, health teaching and promotion, consultation, and evaluation of progress.
Follows the ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2010), including enhancing the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, attaining knowledge and competency, evaluating one's own practice, interacting with and contributing to the professional development of peers, collaborating with patients and families, integrating ethical provisions and research findings into practice, and considering factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice.
Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
Supports the purpose, vision, and values of Monument Health.
Practices within the legal scope of a Registered Professional Nurse as outlined by the state and delivers competent care consistent with standards, policies, laws, regulators, and accreditation/certifying organizations.
Abides by the Provisions of the Code of Ethics for Nurses (ANA 2010).
Proficiently uses applicable technology and software to support and document nursing activities and patient care, and access other work-related applications.
Continuously seeks out opportunities to improve the quality of patient care delivery through innovative and creative problem solving.
All other duties as assigned.