RN | Short Stay Observation

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

1d•$35 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Monument Health is seeking passionate and professional Registered Nurses (RNs) to join their Short Stay Observation (SSO) Unit. Whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced RN, they are looking for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate patient-focused care. At Monument Health, RNs are valued as essential team members, contributing to a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect. The role involves utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and their families. The organization emphasizes a philosophy of being one team, listening, inclusivity, and caring, aiming to do the right thing every time.

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.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of Registered Nurse Experience
Bachelors degree in Nursing

Responsibilities

Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the Healthcare consumer’s health and/or the situation.
Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or the issues.
Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the Healthcare consumer of the situation.
Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
Implements the identified plan. Ensures patient progression along plan.
Coordination of Care – coordinates care delivery.
Health Teaching and Health Promotion – employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
Consultation – the advanced practice registered nurse and the nursing role specialist provide consultation to influence the identified plan, enhance the abilities of others and effect change.
Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
Follows the ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2010): Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice, evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations, interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues, collaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice, integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice, integrates research findings into practice, considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services, provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession, practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
Supports purpose, vision, and values of Monument Health.
Practices within the legal scope of a Registered Professional Nurse as outlined by the state in which employment occurs and delivers competent care consistent with standards / policies, laws, regulators/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 necessary to be an engaged and active associate of the organization.
Continuously seeks out opportunities to improve the quality of patient care delivery through innovative and creative problem solving.
All other duties as assigned.