LPN - LPN

Registered Nurse (RN)

The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide care in the ER/MedSurg/Swing Bed Unit. This position requires flexibility to work on both day and night shifts, with a guaranteed minimum of 36 hours per week. The successful candidate will participate in a team-oriented environment and be willing to float between units as needed.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: ER (Emergency Room)
• Location: Critical Access Facility in a Rural Setting
• Number of Beds: 25

Shift Details

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Shifts Scheduled: EOW (Every Other Weekend), rotating between days and nights
• Start Times: 0645-1915 & 1845-0715

Qualifications

• Years of Experience Required: 2 years
• Required Certifications:
  • ACLS
  • BLS Certification
  • PALS
  • TNCC
• Experience: Understanding of dementia, stroke, skin care for geriatric patients
• EMR System: EPIC

Patient Care Responsibilities

• Nurse to Patient Ratios: 1:8 using team nursing approach
• Common Diagnoses: Dementia, diabetes, rehabilitation post-acute illness, IV medication administration, fluid and blood administration, wounds, initial trauma care, exacerbations of chronic illnesses, geriatric care
• Titration: Required to manage titration for drips including electrolytes, hypertensive medications, IV antibiotics, and blood transfusions

Team Structure

• Charge Nurse: Available on each shift with a team assignment
• Support Staff: Includes Nurse Aides/CNAs on each shift
• Respiratory Therapy Equipment: Patient-managed CPAP; RNs are not required to operate other respiratory equipment
• Monitoring: RNs must read and interpret telemetry strips

Working Conditions

• Orientation: 3 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Alternating holidays as scheduled
• Floating Requirements: Must float to support the ER/MedSurg units
• Dress Code: Scrubs provided, no specific color requirement

Additional Information

Candidates must be aware of the radius rule and cannot have current employment with related facilities. Requests for time off must be submitted upfront, and additional requests will not be accommodated after submission.

Client Details Address 220 5th Ave, Turtle Lake, ND City Turtle Lake State ND Zip Code 58575