RN - Geriatrics

Current Employees : \n\nIf you are a current employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career" icon on your homepage.\n\nPrimary Location\nRapid City, SD USA\n\nDepartment\nMHMC-RC Flormann St. Geriatrics\n\nScheduled Weekly Hours\n40\n\nStarting Pay Rate Range\n$28.80 - $36.00\n\n(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)\n\nJob Summary\n

• UP TO A $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES
• \nThe right team of nurses is capable of transforming health care. Monument Health nurses are professional and passionate, and we support one another. We are looking for RNs who are inspired to work together and communicate ideas to accomplish the goals set to enhance patient care. It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day. 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.\nOur 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 participate 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.\nOur 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.\n\nMonument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include : \n
• Supportive work culture\n
• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage\n
• Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account\n
• Instant pay is available for qualifying positions\n
• Paid Time Off Accrual Bank\n
• Opportunities for growth and advancement\n
• Tuition assistance / reimbursement\n
• Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions (extra pay for working evening, nights or weekends)\n
• Flexible scheduling\n\nJob Description\n\nEssential Functions : \nUtilizes the ANA Nursing Process (2010) to perform the following functions : \n
• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the Healthcare consumer's health and / or the situation.\n
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or the issues.\n
• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the Healthcare consumer of the situation.\n
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.\n
• Implements the identified plan. Ensures patient progression along plan.\n
• Coordination of Care – coordinates care delivery.\n
• Health Teaching and Health Promotion – employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.\n
• 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.\n
• Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.\n\nFollows the ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2010) : \n
• Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice\n
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice\n
• Evaluates one's own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations\n
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues\n
• Collaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice\n
• Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice\n
• Integrates research findings into practice\n
• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services\n
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession\n
• Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner\n
• Supports purpose, vision, and values of Monument Health.\n
• 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.\n
• Abides by the Provisions of the Code of Ethics for Nurses (ANA 2010).\n\nProficiently uses applicable technology and software to : \n
• Support and document nursing activities and patient care.\n
• 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.\n
• Continuously seeks out opportunities to improve the quality of patient care delivery through innovative and creative problem solving.\n
• All other duties as assigned.\n\nAdditional Requirements\n\nRequired : \nEducation - Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing\nCertifications - 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\n\nRegarding 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.\nPreferred : \nExperience - 5+ years of Registered Nurse Experience\nEducation - Bachelors degree in Nursing\nPhysical 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.\n\nJob Category\nNursing\n\nJob Family\nAmbulatory Nursing\n\nShift\n\nEmployee Type\nRegular10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.\n\nMake a difference. Every day.\n\nMonument Health is 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.