RN - Registered Nurse - Pulmonary & Pulmonary Acute - FT

Company: Sanford Health
Location: Sioux Falls
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Create Your Career with Us As one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in the United States, Sanford Health is always looking to innovate and grow. Grow with us by joining our team of over 18,000 nurses. Our workplace culture focuses on treating patients and co-workers like family. You ll work with people who value your advancement and help you find your niche. Facility: East Patient Building Location: Sioux Falls, SD Address: 1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA Shift: 12 Hours - Rotating Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 36. 00 Starting Rate: $29.50/hr Department Details The 30-bed medical surgical unit and eight-bed progressive care unit equips nurses with fundamental critical care experience in mechanical ventilation, while providing a solid nursing foundation focused on safe patient outcomes. Nursing staff collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of specialty providers, pharmacists, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, case managers and social workers to deliver patient-centered care. Average length of stay is four days on the wings and nine days in pulmonary acute care. Diagnosis in the pulmonary population ranges from pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure and pulmonary embolism to complex cases requiring nursing skills for oxygen therapy, intravenous medications, chest tubes, tracheostomies, postoperative care, non-invasive ventilation, mechanical ventilation and cardiac monitoring. The diverse patient population and the supportive family culture of the pulmonary unit offer a great atmosphere to advance your nursing skills. Job Summary We re looking for positive, compassionate, hardworking registered nurses (RN) who can provide the high-quality care patients and families have come to expect from us. In our fast-paced work environment, the registered nurses who thrive are adaptable, great communicators, detail-oriented and have excellent time management skills. Because innovation impacts everything we do, our nursing team is full of critical thinkers who aren t afraid to ask tough questions. Whether you re a newly graduated registered nurse or have years of experience as an RN, we want someone willing to work closely with our nursing leaders to advance the organization. We take pride in giving you the necessary skills and tools to succeed in your goals throughout your career. ResponsibilitiesPlans and coordinates patient care, assessment, education, triage and various other nursing interventionsCollaborates with colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate careEmpathetically cares for patients during all stages of preventive services, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up along the continuum of careDemonstrates competency and uses comprehensive nursing expertiseQualifications Graduate from an accredited nursing program required, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor s Degree in nursing preferred. Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Benefits Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, sick leave and paid time off. To review your benefit eligibility, visit . Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-###-#### or send an email to ...@ . Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment. Job Function: Nursing Req Number: R-74987 Featured: No

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