Registered Nurse (RN), 6E Medical Surgical - Grand Forks, Day Shift

Altru Health System•Grand Forks, ND

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and protocols, maintaining the knowledge and skills needed to care for patients of appropriate ages on the assigned unit. The nurse coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team and provides patient education to support safe discharge. This position is based at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on the 6E Medical Surgical unit. It is scheduled for 36 hours on the day shift, with willingness to work rotating shifts. Rotating pre-assigned holidays and every third weekend are required. Altru’s RN career ladder supports career growth and compensation based on experience, education, and engagement. 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 of RN experience with an ASN/ADN, at least six years with a BSN, or a Master’s/Doctor of Nursing degree. Pay ranges by level: RN I, $33.80–$50.69; RN II, $35.49–$53.23; RN III, $37.26–$55.89. The posting also lists a $12,000–$20,000 sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. The position requires an unencumbered nursing license prior to start; a temporary RN license is accepted before then. Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required within 90 days of the start date. The position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English. Physical work includes frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching; continuous handling/fingering/feeling, seeing, and hearing; and medium lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, and sliding/transferring of 20–40 pounds. Work is indoors continuously, and driving is infrequent.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license through the North Dakota Board of Nursing or a Compact State Agreement; an unencumbered license is required before starting, and a temporary RN license is accepted prior to start.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of the start date.
For RN I: ASN.
For RN II: At least six years of RN experience with an ASN/ADN, or at least three years of RN experience with a BSN.
For 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’s/Doctor of Nursing degree.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Willingness to work rotating shifts; rotating pre-assigned holidays and every third weekend are required.

Responsibilities

Perform daily rounds on patients and coordinate action on unmet needs to support quality customer service.
Develop patient plans of care based on assessment and the patient's physical, psychological, social, educational, developmental, and rehabilitative needs, taking into account age and individual circumstances.
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.
Recognize early warning signs of changes in patient condition and respond appropriately, including contacting responsible clinicians as indicated.
Assist with or initiate emergency measures when a patient's condition suddenly deteriorates.
Report pertinent patient observations and reactions to appropriate multidisciplinary team members and document accurately and concisely.
Ensure interventions and referrals are made promptly.
Complete and submit patient, visitor, and staff incident reports before the end of each shift.
Communicate with patients and significant individuals and use educational opportunities to support understanding.
Begin discharge planning, education, and counseling as early as possible based on identified needs.
Evaluate and document care according to standard operating procedures.
Assign or delegate nursing interventions within the scope of practice, education, and experience of the people performing them.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet department or organizational needs.