RN Inpatient - Orthopedics

Sanford Health • Fargo, ND

1d • $32 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Work Shift: Varies (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Salary Range: $32.00 - $48.00 Union Position: No Department Details • A 28-bed unit specializing in orthopedic and surgical care located within an Orthopedic Specialty Hospital at Sanford South University campus housing the orthopedic clinics and surgery center. • As a Center of Joint Success, the main focus is caring for patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgeries and total joint replacements. Nurses work very closely with physical therapists, occupational therapists, case managers, and providers throughout the day to ensure patients receive optimal care. • The unit is known for being a fast-paced unit with a culture of teamwork that leads to positive outcomes for both employees and patients. • Closed campus staffing along with the inpatient acute Rehab unit (not required to float to other campuses). • Opportunities for self-scheduling. Ongoing support during and after orientation via clinical learning and development specialists and Nurse Residency Program for new graduates. Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program required, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).
• Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting.
• Cares for patients in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up as patients move along the continuum of care.
• Responsible for the planning and coordination of care, patient assessment, patient education, triage, and various other nursing interventions.
• Functions within the scope and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level