RN - Registered Nurse - Hospital Outpatient Scheduling - Patient Appointment Center

Registered Nurse (RN)

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 36.00

Salary Range: $32.00 - $48.00

Department Details

Current department hours of operation: Monday - Friday 0700-1800 with various shift options within these hours. Occasional hours on weekends/ holidays. Hours of coverage may change to meet the needs of patients, physician offices, and Sanford USD Medical Center departments. This position does not require the ACLS or PALS certifications. This is not a remote position.

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. The RN schedules outpatient diagnostic and therapeutic services and patients to be admitted. Assists in providing quick, easy, and appropriate access to all patient services at Sanford USD Medical Center. Communicates patient information pertaining to testing and procedures and information on accessing Sanford USD Medical Center to clinic staff. Ensures documentation of medical necessity according to the regulatory guidelines applicable to Medicare Local and National Coverage Decisions. Acts as a resource to the clinic staff regarding testing and procedures at Sanford USD Medical Center. Works with departments to resolve complex scheduling issues adapting services to patient needs. Provides patient teaching regarding testing and diagnostic procedures. Must possess a breadth of clinical expertise and have a broad background of clinical experience in addition to an understanding of the growth and developmental needs of all age groups. This position requires a strong commitment to outstanding service and clear customer focus. Exceptional skills in relationship building, communication, negotiation and problem solving are necessary. Critical thinking skills, creativity, flexibility and innovation in adapting services to customer needs are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred. Graduate from an accredited nursing program preferred, 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). 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. Nurses performing nursing practice over the telephone require licensure in the states where the patients being served reside. Any additional state licensure requirements must be obtained within first 30 days of employment. Needs and maintains Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Obtains and subsequently maintains additional required department specific competencies and certifications.

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.