RN Radiology Support - Rapid City Hospital PRN

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Starting Pay Rate Range

$34.60 - $43.25

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse is a competent and compassionate healthcare provider who utilizes nursing science to promote health and healing. They prioritize the prevention of illness, injuries, and disability, alleviate suffering, and advocate for patients by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, families, and support systems. The Nurse uses the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate direct patient care.

Monument Health recognizes that their employee needs are diverse and therefore, offers a flexible benefits package that caters to individual needs and preferences:

*Supportive work culture

*Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

*Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account

*Instant pay is available for qualifying positions

*Paid Time Off Accrual Bank

*Opportunities for growth and advancement

*Tuition assistance/reimbursement

*Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions (extra pay for working evening, nights or weekends)

*Flexible scheduling

Job Description

Essential Functions:

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

• Collects exhaustive data concerning the patient's wellbeing and/or the background.
• Assessing the evaluation findings to determine the diagnosis or areas of concern.
• Foresees anticipated consequences for a personalized healthcare strategy developed for the patient.
• Constructs a program that identifies potential avenues and backups for attaining expected objectives.
• Implements the identified plan while ensuring the patient's advancement according to it.
• Effective coordination of care involves ensuring that patients receive the right care at the right time from the right healthcare provider.
• Strategies used to encourage individuals to lead a healthy lifestyle and foster a safe environment fall under the umbrella of health education and health promotion.
• As consultants, advanced practice registered nurses and nursing role specialists serve as valuable resources, offering advice and support to improve processes and overall success.
• Evaluates success in realizing set objectives.

Follows the ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2010):

• Systematically improving nursing practice to achieve better patient outcomes
• Develops comprehension and ability that reflects the present state of nursing
• Nurses must adhere to professional standards of practice to uphold the integrity of the nursing profession
• Helps organize and participate in training and development programs for team members to build their skills and knowledge
• Collaborating with patients, family members, and other healthcare professionals is a vital aspect of nursing practice
• The inclusion of ethical standards into all realms of practice is essential for promoting professional ethics
• Evidence-based practice helps ensure that healthcare services are efficient, cost-effective, and successful in achieving positive health outcomes
• To ensure safe and effective care, nurses must stay up-to-date on the latest safety protocols and medical advancements. This requires ongoing education and training in the latest best practices
• Shows a deep understanding of industry trends and best practices
• Progressive firms today prioritize the health and safety of their employees and the environment in which they operate
• Monument Health's primary aim is to provide high-quality care to patients, and this is reflected in its vision to be the leading healthcare provider in the region.
• Registered Professional Nurses must comply with the legal scope of their state of employment, providing care that adheres to standard policies, accrediting agencies, and certifying organizations.
• Implements ANA 2010 Standards of Professional Performance for Nurses.

Proficiently uses applicable technology and software to:

• Support patient treatment by accurately documenting nursing activities.
• Be an active and dedicated associate of the organization by accessing company email, iLearn courses, employee engagement surveys, benefits and compensation information, as well as policies and procedures documents.
• Continuously exploring avenues to improve the standard of patient care delivery through resourceful and inventive troubleshooting techniques.
• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required:

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

Certifications - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing

Preferred:

Experience - 5+ years of Registered Nurse Experience

Education - Bachelors degree in Nursing

Physical Requirements:

Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances. 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 Radiology Support

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Shift

Employee Type

PRN

10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.

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