Registered Nurse, RN - Interventional Cath Lab

Registered Nurse, RN - Interventional Cath Lab

Altru Health System

Posted Oct 16

Full-time

Grand Forks, ND 58201

Location

Altru Hospital, 1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range

Dependent on level: 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.

• RN I: ASN
• RN II: 6+ years RN experience with ASN/ADN or 3+ years RN experience with BSN
• RN III: 12+ years RN experience with ASN/ADN, 6+ years RN experience with BSN, or a Master’s/Doctorate in Nursing

• Perform daily rounds on all patients, ensuring quality customer service and addressing unmet requirements.
• Develop a plan of care based on assessment that reflects the patient’s physical, psychological, social, educational, developmental and rehabilitative needs.
• Assess the patient’s condition and nursing needs, set goals, and prescribe appropriate nursing actions.
• Assess, intervene, and reassess patient pain promptly and act per standard operating procedure.
• Identify early warning signs of a change in patient condition and respond appropriately, including contacting clinicians and initiating emergency measures.
• Report pertinent observations and reactions to the multidisciplinary team, record observations accurately, and complete incident reports.
• Establish and maintain communication and utilize educational opportunities with patients and family.
• Begin discharge planning as early as possible, providing appropriate education and counseling.
• Assign or delegate responsibilities for performance of nursing interventions within scope of practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet departmental/organizational needs.

• Registered Nurse | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement – Prior to Start Date
• Registered Nurse | Minnesota Board of Nursing – Within 12 months of Start Date
• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association – Within 90 days of Start Date

• Procedural Services (PACU): ACLS and PALS within 90 days of Start Date
• Cardiac Cath Lab: ACLS within 90 days of Start Date
• Interventional Radiology: ACLS within 90 days of Start Date

• Temporary RN license accepted prior to start.
• Must hold an unencumbered nursing license prior to start.

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.

• 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 Applicable

• Professional Drivers:
  Drive as main responsibility or transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers:
  Drive daily or almost daily, not main responsibility.
• Occasional Drivers:
  Drive once per month to once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers:
  Generally not expected to drive.

Infrequent Driver

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to full‑time and part‑time employees, including health plan, 401(k) retirement plan, dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, and paid time off (PTO).

People who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another are needed. The culture supports teamwork, offers opportunities for advancement, and encourages giving back to the community.