Registered Nurse, RN - 7E Med​/Surgical

Location

Altru Clinic, 1300 S. Columbia Rd., Grand Forks, ND 58201

RN I $33.80 – $50.69
RN II $35.49 – $53.23
RN III $37.26 – $55.89

Altru’s RN career ladder empowers RNs to manage their career growth and pay. This structure values experience, education, and engagement, providing opportunities for advancement and greater responsibilities. The requirements of each level are listed below.

• RN I: ASN
• RN II:
  • 6 years or more of RN experience with an ASN/ADN OR
  • 3 years or more of RN experience with an ASN/ADN and clinical certification or professional portfolio OR
  • BSN
• RN III:
  • 12 years or more of RN experience with an ASN/ADN OR
  • 6 years or more of RN experience with an ASN/ADN and clinical certification or professional portfolio OR
  • 6 years or more of RN experience with a BSN OR
  • 3 years or more of RN experience with a BSN and clinical certification or professional portfolio OR
  • Masters/Doctorate

We are seeking full‑time, part‑time, and casual Registered Nurses for various shifts. Relocation is available for qualified applicants. Sign‑on Bonus: $12,000 for RN new graduates, $20,000 for experienced RNs.

• Performs daily rounds on all patients, assuring quality customer service by coordinating and taking action on any requirements not met.
• Develops a plan of care based on assessment that reflects the patient's physical, psychological, social, educational, developmental and rehabilitative needs.
• Assesses the patient's condition and nursing needs, sets goals, and prescribes appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals, including discharge planning.
• Assesses, intervenes, and reassesses the patient's self‑report/symptoms of pain promptly and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
• Identifies the early warning signs of a change in a patient's condition and responds appropriately to a deteriorating patient, including contacting responsible clinicians as indicated by standard operating procedure. Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patient conditions.
• Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate multidisciplinary team member and records those observations accurately and concisely. Ensures that intervention or referrals are made promptly. Completes and submits all incident reports (patient, visitor, staff) prior to the completion of each shift.
• Establishes and maintains communication and utilizes educational opportunities with patients and other significant individuals.
• Begins discharge planning, appropriate education and counseling as early as possible to optimize patient/family understanding. Evaluates and documents according to standard operating procedure.
• Assigns or delegates, within the scope of practice, the responsibility for performance of nursing interventions to other persons who have the necessary skills and competence to accomplish safely.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department or organization.

• Registered Nurse – North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement, prior to start date.
• Registered Nurse – Minnesota Board of Nursing, within 6 months of start date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA), within 90 days of start date.

• Temporary RN license accepted prior to start.

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

• Sit:
  Occasionally (5‑33%)
• Stand:
  Frequently (34‑66%)
• Walk:
  Frequently (34‑66%)
• Stoop/Bend:
  Frequently (34‑66%)
• Reach:
  Frequently (34‑66%)
• Crawl:
  Rarely (1‑4%)
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel:
  Occasionally (5‑33%)
• Twist:
  Occasionally (5‑33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel:
  Continuously (67‑100%)
• See:
  Continuously (67‑100%)
• Hear:
  Continuously (67‑100%)

• Lift – floor to waist level:
  Medium (20‑40 pounds)
• Carry:
  Medium (20‑40 pounds)
• Push/Pull:
  Medium (20‑40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer:
  Medium (20‑40 pounds)

• Indoor:
  Continuously (67‑100%)
• Outdoor:
  Not applicable
• Extreme temperature:
  Not…