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.
Work Shift:
8 Hours - Evening Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
24
Compensation:
Salary Range: $34.00 - $48.00
Union Position:
No
Department Details
>A 27-bed acute care unit with a collaborative practice environment in a CARF
accredited program for both general rehab and acquired brain-injured patients.
>People admitted to this unit have an acute medical management need and a
condition or diagnosis resulting in a loss of or impairment in functional skills
such as: mobility, cognition, activities of daily living and communication which
requires an intensive therapy program to improve level of function.
>Patients participate in a minimum of three hours of therapy per day.
>Examples of diagnoses managed may be stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury,
neurological disorders, multiple fractures, bi-lateral total joint replacement,
amputation, multiple trauma and de-conditioning from a variety of medical and
surgical events.
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.
Job Description
Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, to
plan, implement and evaluate care. Demonstrates competency and practices within
the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and
population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting.
Cares for patients in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance,
diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up as patients move along the continuum of
care. Responsible for the planning and coordination of care, patient assessment,
patient education, triage, and various other nursing interventions. Functions
within the scope and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse
Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure. The
Sanford Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of
Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as
published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care
delivery and professional conduct.
Qualifications
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.
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 1-877-949-5678
or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.