RN - Registered Nurse - OR

Sanford Health•Rapid City, SD

1d•$34 - $48

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) uses the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, outcomes and planning, implementation, and evaluation—to provide individualized nursing care to patients. In the operating room, the RN collaborates with interprofessional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement, and evaluate care. The nurse practices within the full scope of nursing expertise and applies age- and population-specific standards relevant to the clinical setting. The role includes caring for patients throughout preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up; planning and coordinating care; patient assessment and education; triage; and other nursing interventions. Practice must comply with the Nurse Practice Act and applicable administrative rules in the state of practice and licensure, as well as Sanford’s professional nursing practice standards. The OR team works in a fast-paced environment, and candidates need at least six months of OR experience.

Requirements

At least 6 months of operating room (OR) experience.
Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
Hold an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where practicing, 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 follow applicable age- and population-specific standards.
Care for patients 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 state administrative rules, and professional nursing standards.