Altru Health System

RN III

Altru Health System$77K — $116K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse license from North Dakota Board of Nursing or Compact State Agreement.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days.
  • 12+ years of RN experience with ASN/ADN or 6+ years with BSN, Masters/Doctorate in Nursing.
  • Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking) for effective communication.
  • Prior experience in emergency situations or patient deterioration management.

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily patient rounds to ensure quality customer service.
  • Develop care plans reflecting patients' comprehensive needs.
  • Assess and manage patients' conditions, including pain and risk of deterioration.
  • Report observations to the multidisciplinary team and document accurately.
  • Communicate and provide education to patients and their families regarding care and discharge planning.
  • Delegate responsibilities to qualified personnel within scope of practice.
  • Complete additional duties as required by the department.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to serve as Charge Nurse and Administrator on Duty.
  • Eligible to Chair or Co-Chair Nursing Committee.
  • Temporary RN license accepted prior to start.
  • Training as a Peer Interviewer provided.
  • Potential for continued professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description

Location:

Altru Hospital | Devils Lake 1031 7th Street Northeast Devils Lake, ND 58301

Pay Range: $37.26 - $55.89

Summary:

The Registered Nurse III provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the organization. The nurse maintains the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. The nurse facilitates the coordination of patient care within the interdisciplinary care team and provides patient education to assure safe patient discharge.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Performs daily rounds on all patients assuring quality customer service by coordinating and taking action on any requirements not met.

  • Develops a plan of care based on assessment that reflects the patient's physical, psychological, social, educational, developmental and rehabilitative needs based on patient's age, ethnic origin, economic status, lifestyle, creed or philosophical beliefs.

  • Assesses the patient's condition and nursing needs, sets goals, and prescribes appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals and the physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs of the patient, including discharge planning.

  • Assesses, intervenes, and reassesses the patient's self-report/symptoms of pain promptly and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.

  • Identifies the early warning signs of a change in a patient's condition and responds appropriately to a deteriorating patient, including contacting responsible clinicians as indicated by standard operating procedure. Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patient conditions.

  • Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate multidisciplinary team member and records those observations accurately and concisely. Ensures that intervention or referrals are made promptly. Completes and submits all incident reports (patient, visitor, staff) prior to the completion of each shift.

  • Establishes and maintains communication and utilizes educational opportunities with patients and other significant individuals.

  • As early as possible, begins discharge planning, appropriate education and counseling based on identified needs to optimize patient/family understanding. Evaluates and documents according to standard operating procedure.

  • Assigns or delegates, within the scope of practice, education and experience, the responsibility for performance of nursing interventions to other persons for which that person has the necessary skills and competence to accomplish safely.

  • Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certification:
  • Registered Nurse | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement | Prior to start date | HR Primary Sources

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of start date | Learning Management System

Qualification/Education:
  • 12 years or more RN experience with ASN/ADN Degree OR,

  • 6 years or more RN experience with Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) OR,

  • Masters/Doctorate of Nursing

Notes:
  • Eligible to serve as Charge Nurse and Administrator on Duty

  • Eligible to Chair or Co-Chair Nursing Committee; Trained Peer Interviewer

  • Temporary RN license accepted prior to start.

  • Must hold an unencumbered nursing licenseprior to start.

Education:



 Preferred: Associates - Nursing- OR -Bachelors - Nursing- OR -Doctorate - Nursing- OR -Masters - Nursing

Work Experience:

 Required: An equivalent combination of education and experience Related Experience

Language Requirements:

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands :

 Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)

 Stand: Frequently (34-66%)

 Walk: Frequently (34-66%)

 Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)

 Reach: Frequently (34-66%)

 Crawl: Rarely (1-4%)

 Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)

 Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)

 Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)

 See: Continuously (67-100%)

 Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

 Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)

 Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)

 Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)

 Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions:

 Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)

 Outdoor: Not Applicable

 Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

  • Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
  • Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
  • Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
  • Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:

Infrequent Driver

Reference ID: R7734

About Altru Health System

Altru Health System is a non-profit integrated health system headquartered in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It was founded in 1997 and has since grown to include more than 40 locations throughout North Dakota and Minnesota. Altru Health System provides a wide range of medical services, including primary care, specialty care, and hospital services. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its efforts. Altru Health System is also actively involved in the communities it serves, supporting a variety of local organizations and initiatives.
Learn more about Altru Health System
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1997

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