RN Surgery

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Primary Location

Rapid City, SD USA

Department

MHMC-RC 5th St. Surgery

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Starting Pay Rate Range

$28.80 - $36.00

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

Job Summary

*UP TO A $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES*

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, individuals are integral members of a compassionate team that prioritizes providing patient-focused care. The workplace upholds values of teamwork, integrity, and mutual respect, offering a fulfilling career where nurses can bring about positive change and make a real difference in others' lives 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.

The vision of Monument Health is founded on the principles of teamwork, open communication, diversity, and demonstrating empathy. We are committed to consistently doing what is morally right. If these core values resonate with you, we welcome your collaboration.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

*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:

Executes the ANA Nursing Process (2010) in order to fulfill the following tasks:

• Gathers in-depth data pertinent to the healthcare consumer's health and circumstances.
• Studies the assessment information to reach a diagnosis or identify issues.
• Enumerates envisioned outcomes for a personalized strategy catered to the healthcare patient.
• Sets forth a well-thought-out plan detailing strategies and different avenues to attain specific outcomes.
• Carries through with the designated plan. Ensures patient advancement aligns with the plan's objectives.
• Coordination of Services synchronizes the delivery of care provisions.
• Health education and health promotion involve employing measures to promote well-being and ensure a safe atmosphere.
• The advanced practice registered nurse and nursing role specialist provide consultation to impact the identified plan, enhance the abilities of others, and bring about change.
• Reviews the progress made towards attainment of objectives.

Operating within the framework outlined in the ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2010):

• Enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice through a structured approach
• Attains the proficiency and know-how that exemplify contemporary nursing practice
• Examining personal nursing practice in comparison to professional practice standards, guidelines, and relevant regulations
• Connects with and helps in the professional progression of coworkers and peers
• Involves patients, family members, and others in the execution of nursing practice in a collaborative manner
• The application of ethical principles is universal within all practice realms
• Incorporates research insights into practical implementation
• Safety, effectiveness, costs, and implications on practice should all be taken into consideration during the planning and execution of nursing services
• Assumes a leadership role in the practice setting and the larger professional sphere
• Carrying out actions that are both environmentally sound and beneficial to one's health
• Validates the mission, strategy, and principles of Monument Health.
• A Registered Professional Nurse is expected to practice within the legal parameters set by the state and deliver proficient care in alignment with the standards, policies, and guidelines established by accrediting bodies and regulatory agencies.
• Upholds the ethical standards prescribed in the Code of Ethics for Nurses (ANA 2010).

Shows expertise in utilizing suitable technology and software for:

• Support the documentation of nursing care and patient activities.
• Navigate through important work-related applications that are essential for being an involved and proactive associate of the organization, like corporate email, iLearn course materials, employee engagement surveys, data on benefits and pay, and organizational regulations.
• Always searching for ways to uplift the standard of patient care provision through innovative and creative methods of problem-solving.
• Executing any further tasks as allocated.

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) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer; Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing or Wyoming Board of Nursing for Wyoming facilities

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:

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

Ambulatory Nursing

Shift

Employee Type

Regular

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Qualified applicants at Monument Health are evaluated for employment without bias based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status, as an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.