RN - Medical Cardiopulmonary & Pulmonary Acute

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide individualized nursing care in its 30-bed Medical Cardiopulmonary unit, which includes an 8-bed Pulmonary Acute intermediate/progressive care unit. The position offers RNs the opportunity to gain fundamental critical care experience with mechanical ventilation while focusing on safe patient outcomes. Nurses work independently and collaboratively with a motivated interdisciplinary team, including case managers, social workers, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, physical therapists, and specialty providers, to deliver patient-centered care to patients and families. The RN uses the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, outcomes and planning, implementation, and evaluation—to provide care. The role supports ongoing collaboration and learning, with onboarding, training, and education designed to build skills and support career development. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week, with 12-hour rotating shifts.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited nursing program, including programs accredited by AACN, ACEN, or NLN CNEA.
Hold an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where practice occurs, or possess multistate licensure if practicing in a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process—including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes and planning, implementation, and evaluation—to provide individualized nursing care.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care and support safe patient outcomes.
Maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.