RN - Medical Cardio Pulmonary/Pulmonary ...

Job Description

Careers With Purpose

As one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in the United States, Sanford Health is always looking to innovate and grow. Grow with us by joining our team of over 18,000 nurses. Our workplace culture focuses on treating patients and co-workers like family. You’ll work with people who value your advancement and help you find your niche.

Facility:  East Patient Building
Location:  Sioux Falls, SD
Address:  1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57117, USA
Shift:  12 Hours - Rotating Shifts
Job Schedule:  Full time
Weekly Hours:  36.00
Salary Range:  $32.00 - $48.00
Pay Info:  Sign on Bonus Available!

Department Details

• Medical Cardiopulmonary is a 30-bed medical unit with an 8-bed Pulmonary Acute intermediate/progressive care unit that will equip RNs with fundamental critical care experience in mechanical ventilation, while providing a solid nursing foundation focusing on safe patient outcomes. Nursing staff collaborate with the interdisciplinary team involving case managers, social workers, respiratory therapists, pharmacist, and physical therapists as well as specialty provider to provide patient centered care.

• Patient diagnosis range from pulmonary embolism requiring heparin drips to pneumothorax or empyema requiring chest tube management to complex pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or congestive heart failure that requires advanced nursing skills for oxygen therapy, intravenous medications, chest trubs, tracheostomies, post procedural care, non-invasive ventilation, and mechanical ventilation, in addition to cardiac monitoring and drip titrations.

• Both the diverse patient population and supportive family culture of the Medical Cardiopulmonary unit provides a great atmosphere to advance in nursing skills.

Job Summary

We’re looking for positive, compassionate, hardworking registered nurses (RN) who can provide the high-quality care patients and families have come to expect from us. In our fast-paced work environment, the registered nurses who thrive are adaptable, great communicators, detail-oriented and have excellent time management skills. Because innovation impacts everything we do, our nursing team is full of critical thinkers who aren’t afraid to ask tough questions. Whether you’re a newly graduated registered nurse or have years of experience as an RN, we want someone willing to work closely with our nursing leaders to advance the organization. We take pride in giving you the necessary skills and tools to succeed in your goals throughout your career.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates patient care, assessment, education, triage and various other nursing interventions

• Collaborates with colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care

• Empathetically cares for patients during all stages of preventive services, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up along the continuum of care

• Demonstrates competency and uses comprehensive nursing expertise

Job Requirements

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). Bachelor’s 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.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .

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 View phone number on kelolandemployment.com or send an email to View email address on kelolandemployment.com .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0251293
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No