RN - Medical Cardio Pulmonary/Pulmonary Acute - Weekends

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. This Registered Nurse (RN) position is for a 30-bed medical-surgical Pulmonary unit with an 8-bed progressive care unit. Nurses on this unit care for patients with complex diagnoses such as pneumonia, COPD, congestive heart failure, and pulmonary embolism, managing advanced therapies including oxygen support, mechanical ventilation, and cardiac monitoring. The role involves providing both acute and progressive level care, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care and support recovery through education, clinical expertise, and collaboration. The position offers an opportunity to work independently and with a team, providing ongoing collaboration and learning, suitable for both newly graduated RNs and experienced professionals. Sanford Health emphasizes a team-focused employee experience, robust on-boarding and training programs, and investment in technology to support efficiencies and new models of care. The organization is headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has 53,000 employees, and serves over 2 million patients across the upper Midwest.

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
Adaptable
Great communicators
Detail-oriented
Excellent time management skills
Critical thinkers

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred

Responsibilities

Utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients
Care for patient with a range of complex diagnoses including pneumonia, COPD, congestive heart failure, and pulmonary embolism
Manage advanced therapies such as oxygen support, mechanical ventilation, and cardiac monitoring
Provide both acute and progressive level care
Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient centered care and support recovery through education, clinical expertise, and collaboration
Provide high-quality care to patients and families