RN - Registered Nurse - Avas Hospice House - PRN

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

131d • $32 - $48

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. Ava's House is a 20-bed inpatient acute hospice facility. We care for adult and pediatric patients and have cared for patients ranging from the age of one day old to over 100 years old. We offer a collaborative interdisciplinary team that promotes engagement and education. Our interdisciplinary team is made up of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, patient care techs, social workers, pharmacists, volunteer representatives, and chaplains. Our facility focuses on symptom management and maintaining comfort and dignity at end of life. We provide 24-hour care and could be considered a 'Hospice ICU'. We take deep pride in our ability to manage distressing symptoms in medically and ethically appropriate ways. We understand that this is a very difficult time for our patients and their families, and we work tirelessly to meet them where they are on their journey. Our department works closely with all inpatient units, especially medical oncology.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program required.
• Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring.
• Possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
• Obtain and maintain required department specific competencies and certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients.
• Work independently and with a team of motivated professionals to provide ongoing collaboration and learning.
• Provide high-quality care to patients and families.
• Adapt to changing situations and communicate effectively with patients and team members.
• Manage time efficiently and pay attention to detail.

Benefits

• Nurse Residency Program.
• Robust on-boarding and training programs for continued growth and development.
• Investment in technology to support efficiencies and new models of care.
• A team-focused employee experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree