Job Description

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COVID Vaccination Statement

Ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients, visitors, staff, and communities is our deepest commitment at Monument Health. As a condition of employment, Monument Health requires all employees be fully vaccinated * against COVID-19, or have obtained an approved medical or religious exemption, prior to starting employment.

*Fully vaccinated means it has been at least two weeks since the completion of a COVID-19 primary vaccination series. COVID-19 primary vaccination series is defined as the administration of a single-dose vaccine (such as the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 Vaccine) or the administration of all required doses of a multi-dose vaccine (such as the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (interchangeable with the licensed Comirnaty Vaccine) or the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine).

Pay Rate Range $31.00

to $38.75

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary Openings may include Full Time, Part Time or PRN (as needed) hours per week.

Join our growing and progressive ICU team. We work as a collaborative multidisciplinary team to provide excellent high-quality care for all of our patients and families. The adult ICU is comprised of four specialized units equipped with state of the art bedside monitoring equipment, computers, ceiling lifts and specialized equipment necessary for each patient\'s needs. Currently we are offering a limited number of sign on bonuses in amounts up to $40,000 for those with the experience to enhance our growing ICU Department.

The Registered Nurse facilitates relationship-centered, compassionate, quality care to patients through competent clinical practice and the application of the healing and science of professional nursing. Optimizes health and healing, prevention or resolution of illness, disability or injury, alleviation of suffering, and advocacy in the care of individuals in conjunction with interdisciplinary teams of Healthcare providers, family members, and support systems. Exercises independent judgement in utilizing the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement, and evaluate direct patient care in accordance to ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice, institutional policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations.

\xe2\x97\x8fAll Registered Nurses have the authority, responsibility and accountability for nursing practice and the advancement of nursing practice, and are expected to abide by the Provisions of the Code of Ethics for Nurses (ANA, 2010) as follows:
\xe2\x97\x8f-The nurse, in all professional relationships, practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health problems.
\xe2\x97\x8f-The nurse\xe2\x80\x99s primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group or community.
\xe2\x97\x8f-The nurse promotes, advocates for, and strives to protect the health, safety, and rights of the patient.
\xe2\x97\x8f-The nurse is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse\xe2\x80\x99s obligation to provide optimum patient care.
\xe2\x97\x8f-The nurse owns the same duties to self as to others, including the responsibility to preserve integrity and safety, to maintain competence, and to continue personal and professional growth.
\xe2\x97\x8f-The nurse participates in establishing, maintaining, and improving Healthcare environments and conditions of employment conducive to the provision of quality Healthcare and consistent with the values of the profession through individual and collective action.
\xe2\x97\x8f-The nurse participates in the advancement of the profession through contributions to practice, education, administration, and knowledge development.
\xe2\x97\x8f-The nurse collaborates with other health professionals and the public in promoting community, national, and international efforts to meet health needs.
\xe2\x97\x8f-The professional of nursing, as represented by associations and their members, is responsible for articulating nursing values, for maintaining the integrity of the profession and its practice, and for shaping social policy.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

*Supportive work culture

*Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

*Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account

*Instant pay is available for qualifying positions

*Paid Time Off Accrual Bank

*Opportunities for growth and advancement

*Tuition assistance/reimbursement

*Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions (extra pay for working evening, nights or weekends)

*Flexible scheduling



Essential Functions:
Utilizes the ANA Nursing Process (2010) to perform the following functions:

• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the Healthcare consumer\xe2\x80\x99s health and/or the situation.
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or the issues.
• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the Healthcare consumer of the situation.
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
• Implements the identified plan. Ensures patient progression along plan.
• Coordination of Care \xe2\x80\x93 coordinates care delivery.
• Health Teaching and Health Promotion \xe2\x80\x93 employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
• Consultation \xe2\x80\x93 the advanced practice registered nurse and the nursing role specialist provide consultation to influence the identified plan, enhance the abilities of others and effect change.
• Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.

Follows the ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2010):

• Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice
• Evaluates one\xe2\x80\x99s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues
• Collaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice
• Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice
• Integrates research findings into practice
• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession
• Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner
• Supports purpose, vision, and values of Monument Health.
• Practices within the legal scope of a Registered Professional Nurse as outlined by the state in which employment occurs and delivers competent care consistent with standards / policies, laws, regulators/accreditation/certifying organizations.
• Abides by the Provisions of the Code of Ethics for Nurses (ANA 2010).

Proficiently uses applicable technology and software to:

• Support and document nursing activities and patient care.
• Access other work-related applications necessary to be an engaged and active associate of the organization, such as company email, iLearn modules, employee engagement surveys, benefits and compensation information, and policies and procedures.
• Continuously seeks out opportunities to improve the quality of patient care delivery through innovative and creative problem solving.
• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required:
Education - Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing
Certifications - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing

Preferred:
Experience - 5+ years of Registered Nurse Experience
Education - Bachelors degree in Nursing

Physical Requirements:
Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Requires the ability to work designated shift lengths (including 8 and 12 hours), which may include night shifts or occasional irregular hours.

Job Category Nursing

Job Family Acute Nursing

Department RCH Intensive Care-Nursing10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.

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Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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