RN Clinic (M-F) (ND/MN)
- Employer
- Altru Health System
- Location
- Grand Forks, ND
- Salary
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- Industry
- Healthcare
- Role
- Nurse
- Job Type
- Long-Term
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Job Details
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse 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
License, Certification & Registration
Registered Nurse - North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement; Prior to Start Date
Registered Nurse - Minnesota Board of Nursing; Within 6 Months of Start Date
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Assoc.; Within 2 Months of Start Date
Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record; Prior to start date
Physical Demands
Frequency 8 Hour Shift 10 Hour Shift 12 Hour Shift Rarely (1-4%) 1-19 min 1-24 min 1-29 min Occasionally (5-33%) 19 min-2.6 hrs 24 min-3.3 hrs 29 min-3.9 hrs Frequently (34-66%) 2.6-5.3 hrs 3.3-6.6 hrs 3.9-7.9 hrs Continuously (67-100%) 5.3-8 hrs 6.6-10 hrs 7.9-12 hrs
Activity
Frequency
Sit
Occasionally (5-33%)
Stand
Frequently (34-66%)
Walk
Frequently (34-66%)
Stoop/Bend
Frequently (34-66%)
Reach
Frequently (34-66%)
Climb
Not Applicable
Crawl
Rarely (
Squat/Crouch/Kneel
Occasionally (5-33%)
Twist
Occasionally (5-33%)
Handle/Finger/Feel
Continuously (>67%)
See
Continuously (>67%)
Hear
Continuously (>67%)
Weight Demands
Activity
Amount
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
Condition
Frequency
Indoor
Continuously (>67%)
Outdoor
Not Applicable
Extreme Temperature
Not Applicable
Employee Health
Functional Assessment
Hazardous Drug Exposure
Fit Testing Required
D
Yes
The Registered Nurse 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.
- Demonstrates understanding and follows infection control policies and procedures according to standard operating procedure.
- Maintains requirements for age specific competencies for the position and demonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments and the skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and compliance with:
- All pertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Working safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.
- The work environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe practices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety violations to the Leader
- The use of all safety equipment and personal protective equipment.
License, Certification & Registration
Registered Nurse - North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement; Prior to Start Date
Registered Nurse - Minnesota Board of Nursing; Within 6 Months of Start Date
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Assoc.; Within 2 Months of Start Date
Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record; Prior to start date
Physical Demands
Frequency 8 Hour Shift 10 Hour Shift 12 Hour Shift Rarely (1-4%) 1-19 min 1-24 min 1-29 min Occasionally (5-33%) 19 min-2.6 hrs 24 min-3.3 hrs 29 min-3.9 hrs Frequently (34-66%) 2.6-5.3 hrs 3.3-6.6 hrs 3.9-7.9 hrs Continuously (67-100%) 5.3-8 hrs 6.6-10 hrs 7.9-12 hrs
Activity
Frequency
Sit
Occasionally (5-33%)
Stand
Frequently (34-66%)
Walk
Frequently (34-66%)
Stoop/Bend
Frequently (34-66%)
Reach
Frequently (34-66%)
Climb
Not Applicable
Crawl
Rarely (
Squat/Crouch/Kneel
Occasionally (5-33%)
Twist
Occasionally (5-33%)
Handle/Finger/Feel
Continuously (>67%)
See
Continuously (>67%)
Hear
Continuously (>67%)
Weight Demands
Activity
Amount
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
Condition
Frequency
Indoor
Continuously (>67%)
Outdoor
Not Applicable
Extreme Temperature
Not Applicable
Employee Health
Functional Assessment
Hazardous Drug Exposure
Fit Testing Required
D
Yes
Company
Do what you love. Make a difference. Join our team of over 4,000 health professionals and support staff committed to caring for the region for more than 100 years.
At Altru Health System, we are serious about providing an exceptional patient experience and positively impacting the communities we serve. Our physician-led, community-owned, not-for-profit health system serves over 225,000 residents in northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. We are a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply or interview for a position, please contact careers@altru.org or 701.780.5123.
Company info
- Website
- http://www.altru.org/careers/
- Telephone
- 701-780-5123
- Location
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Grand Forks
North Dakota
US
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