SSO)

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 Progressive Care Unit (PCU/IMC/SSO). 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 an essential team member contributing to a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect. You will facilitate relationship-centered care, prevent or resolve illness, and advocate for patients in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, families, and support systems. This role involves independent judgment in applying the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care according to professional standards and institutional policies.

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.
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly, and/or more than 50 pounds frequently, and/or more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, 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 care plans, implementation of identified plans, and evaluation of progress toward outcomes.
Coordinates care delivery.
Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
Consults with others to influence the identified plan, enhance abilities, and effect change.
Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
Evaluates own nursing practice in relation to professional standards, 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 planning and delivering nursing services.
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 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 to access other work-related applications.
Continuously seeks opportunities to improve the quality of patient care delivery through innovative and creative problem-solving.
Performs other duties as assigned.