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Temporary RN | Inpatient Cardiac Unit

Monument Health

Rapid City, SD • On-site

$39.25 - $51.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Monument Health (South Dakota) rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 83 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

699th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

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Job Summary

Must be a current or former Traveling RN with Monument Health. Must have a minimum of two years RN experience.
The right team of nurses is capable of transforming health care. Monument Health nurses are professional and passionate, and we support one another. Whether you are newly graduated or have years of experience as a RN, we are looking for positive, hardworking, and considerate Registered Nurses who thrive in a fast-paced work environment providing high quality care.
As a Registered Nurse at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and- most importantly- a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day.
Our Registered Nurses facilitate relationship-centered, compassionate, quality care to patients through competent clinical practice and the application of the healing and science of professional nursing. You will be an active contributor in the prevention or resolution of illness, disability or injury, alleviation of suffering, and advocacy in the care of individuals in conjunction with interdisciplinary teams of healthcare providers, family members, and support systems. You will exercise independent judgement in utilizing the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement, and evaluate direct patient care in accordance with ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice, institutional policies and procedures, applicable laws, and regulations.
Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you'll join us.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

Utilizes the ANA Nursing Process (2010) to perform the following functions:

  • Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the Healthcare consumer's health and/or the situation.
  • Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or the issues.
  • Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the Healthcare consumer of the situation.
  • Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
  • Implements the identified plan. Ensures patient progression along plan.
  • Coordination of Care - coordinates care delivery.
  • Health Teaching and Health Promotion - employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
  • Consultation - the advanced practice registered nurse and the nursing role specialist provide consultation to influence the identified plan, enhance the abilities of others and effect change.
  • Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.

Follows the ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2010):

  • Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice
  • Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice
  • Evaluates one's own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations
  • Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues
  • Collaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice
  • Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice
  • Integrates research findings into practice
  • Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services
  • Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession
  • Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner
  • Supports purpose, vision, and values of Monument Health.
  • Practices within the legal scope of a Registered Professional Nurse as outlined by the state in which employment occurs and delivers competent care consistent with standards / policies, laws, regulators/accreditation/certifying organizations.
  • Abides by the Provisions of the Code of Ethics for Nurses (ANA 2010).

Proficiently uses applicable technology and software to:

  • Support and document nursing activities and patient care.
  • Access other work-related applications necessary to be an engaged and active associate of the organization, such as company email, iLearn modules, employee engagement surveys, benefits and compensation information, and policies and procedures.
  • Continuously seeks out opportunities to improve the quality of patient care delivery through innovative and creative problem solving.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required:
Education - Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing

Experience - 2+ years of Registered Nurse Experience
Certifications - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer; Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing

Regarding BLS certification: The department you are applying to may require BLS certification sooner than 60 days post transfer/hire. The hiring manager will discuss this with you if it is applicable.
Preferred:
Experience - 5+ years of Registered Nurse Experience
Education - Bachelors degree in Nursing

Physical Requirements:
Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Requires the ability to work designated shift lengths (including 8 and 12 hours), which may include night shifts or occasional irregular hours.

Job Category

Nursing

Job Family

Acute Nursing

Department

RCH Heart and Vascular Unit - Nursing10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Employee Type

Temporary

Make a difference. Every day.

MonumentHealthis an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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