RN | Surgical Services

Description

Essential Functions :

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

• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the Healthcare consumer’s health and / or the situation.
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or the issues.
• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the Healthcare consumer of the situation.
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
• Implements the identified plan. Ensures patient progression along plan.
• Coordination of Care coordinates care delivery.
• Health Teaching and Health Promotion employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
• 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.
• Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.

Follows the ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2010) :

• Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice
• Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues
• Collaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice
• Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice
• Integrates research findings into practice
• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession
• Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner
• Supports purpose, vision, and values of Monument Health.
• 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.
• Abides by the Provisions of the Code of Ethics for Nurses (ANA 2010).

Proficiently uses applicable technology and software to :

• Support and document nursing activities and patient care.
• 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.
• Continuously seeks out opportunities to improve the quality of patient care delivery through innovative and creative problem solving.
• 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 Nursing10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.

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Monument 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.