Registered Nurse Acute Care/Outpatient

Registered Nurse

The mystical Badlands of South Dakota The Community Pine Ridge, SD The Oglala Lakota tribe, part of the Greater Sioux Nation, still lives on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, the second largest reservation in the United States. Pine Ridge serves as tribal headquarters and is located near the Nebraska border in the southernmost part of the Badlands and Black Hills Region. With its remote location, Pine Ridge features expansive landscapes for wilderness camping and exploring. Visitors can also find comfortable lodging on the reservation during their stay. The rugged terrain around Pine Ridge features wide-open prairies, grasslands and the mystical Badlands of South Dakota. These lands are sacred to the tribe and offer a serene way to reconnect with nature. After you're done hiking, biking or observing wildlife, visit the Wounded Knee Massacre site, the Oglala Lakota College and the Red Cloud Heritage Center, which houses a large collection of Native American art and handcrafted items in the region. Explore more of the one-of-a-kind Badlands here! Airport Information: Denver International Airport Denver International Airport (DEN), located approximately 25 miles northeast of downtown Denver, Colorado, is one of the largest airports in the United States by land area. It offers 215 nonstop flights to domestic and international destinations, making it a major hub for air travel. Known for its iconic tent-like roof design, the airport provides a range of amenities and services for travelers. For more information about the airport, check out their website here!

About the Facility Pine Ridge Hospital The 45-bed Pine Ridge Hospital, serving a Lakota Indian population of more than 17,000, is the largest in the Great Plains Area. A 16 physician staff sees medical, obstetrical, pediatric, and surgical patients. The facility located in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, includes full service general surgery, an obstetrical ward, and dental. Kyle and Wanblee Health Centers and two health stations (Manderson and Lacreek) operate within the Pine Ridge Service Unit. Facility Address: 607 Indian Health Road, Pine Ridge, South Dakota 57770

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care for outpatient patients of all ages with diverse medical and nursing diagnoses.
• Perform dressing changes, assist with ambulation, and support activities of daily living.
• Administer prescribed medications and vaccines.
• The Registered Nurse performs respiratory treatments, oxygen therapy, and fit assistive devices like splints or durable medical equipment.
• Perform urinary catheter placements, collect tissue and biological samples, venipuncture for blood samples, and assist in setting up minor procedures using aseptic techniques.
• Initiate treatments, administer medications, and perform emergency and resuscitative measures.
• The Registered Nurse consults with primary care providers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate diagnostic and therapeutic regimens for patients.

Requirements

• Education: Must have completed an accredited nursing program at the associate or bachelor's level and passed the NCLEX-RN exam.
• Licensure: Must possess a current, valid, unrestricted nursing license in a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States.
• Certification: Valid American Heart Association certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience, with a focus on medical-surgical in-patient specialties and acute care units.

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