RN | NICU

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

1d•$35 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Monument Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, patient-focused care in the NICU at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota. Nurses work as part of interdisciplinary healthcare teams and collaborate with patients, families, and support systems. The role applies professional nursing knowledge and judgment to prevent or resolve illness, disability, or injury; alleviate suffering; and advocate for patients. The Registered Nurse uses the nursing process to assess patients, identify diagnoses and expected outcomes, plan and implement care, coordinate services, and evaluate progress. The role also includes health teaching, promoting a safe environment, contributing to quality improvement and professional development, using research findings, and following applicable nursing standards, laws, policies, and ethical requirements. The position requires proficiency with relevant technology and software to document and support patient care and other work-related activities. This position is scheduled for 36 hours per week. The stated starting pay rate range is $35.00–$43.75, determined by the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is available for qualified candidates.

Requirements

Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing.
Registered Nurse (RN) certification from the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire or transfer.
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of Registered Nurse experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health or situation.
Analyze assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues.
Identify expected outcomes for an individualized care plan.
Develop plans prescribing strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
Implement the identified plan and ensure patient progression along the plan.
Coordinate care delivery.
Employ health teaching and health promotion strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
Evaluate progress toward attainment of outcomes.
Enhance the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and maintain knowledge and competency reflecting current practice.
Evaluate personal nursing practice against professional standards, guidelines, statutes, rules, and regulations.
Contribute to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
Collaborate with patients, families, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
Integrate ethical provisions and research findings into practice.
Consider safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact when planning and delivering nursing services.
Provide leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
Practice in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
Support Monument Health’s purpose, vision, and values.
Practice within the legal scope of a Registered Professional Nurse and deliver competent care consistent with applicable standards, policies, laws, and regulatory, accreditation, and certifying requirements.
Abide by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
Use applicable technology and software to support and document nursing activities and patient care, and access work-related organizational applications.
Seek opportunities to improve patient care delivery through innovative and creative problem solving.
Perform other duties as assigned.