RN Inpatient - Orthopedics - South University

Company: Sanford Health
Location: Fargo
Posted on: May 14, 2020

Job Description:

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

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Facility: South University Hospital

Location: Fargo, ND

Shift: Rotating

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 36.00

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients. Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care. Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting. Cares for patients in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up as patients move along the continuum of care. Responsible for the planning and coordination of care, patient assessment, patient education, triage, and various other nursing interventions. Functions within the scope and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure. The Sanford Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct.

Department Details

This position is 72 hours per pay period. Will work 3- 12 hour day shifts, 7 am - 7:30 pm, occasional 11 am - 11:30 pm shifts, every 3rd weekend and every other Holiday.

A 28-bed unit specializing in orthopedic and surgical care; along with a 6-bed overflow unit that is utilized at certain times to accommodate the influx of patients. As a Center of Joint Success, the main focus is caring for patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgeries and total joint replacements. Nurses work very closely with physical therapists, occupational therapists, case managers, and providers throughout the day to ensure patients receive optimal care. The unit is known for a culture of teamwork that leads to positive outcomes for both employees and patients. Sanford Health has achieved Disease Specific Certification Designation from The Joint Commission in Total Hip, Total Knee, Total Shoulder, Total Ankle and Hip Fracture care. Sanford Health continues to lead the way in Bone Health by maintaining Star Performer status from the American Orthopedic Associations Own the Bone program and by being the recipient of the Womens Choice Award for Americas Best Hospitals for Orthopedics.

Qualifications

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). Bachelors 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.

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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Job Function: Nursing

Req Number: R-08742

Featured: No

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