SD - RN Heart and Vascular Unit - Rapid City

Job DescriptionEssential Functions:Utilizes the ANA Nursing Process (2010) to perform the following functions:Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the Healthcare consumer s 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 coordinates care delivery.Health Teaching and Health Promotion employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.Consultation 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 practiceAttains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practiceEvaluates one s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulationsInteracts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleaguesCollaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practiceIntegrates ethical provisions in all areas of practiceIntegrates research findings into practiceConsiders factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing servicesProvides leadership in the professional practice setting and the professionPractices in an environmentally safe and healthy mannerSupports 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 RequirementsRequired:Education - Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursingCertifications - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing or Wyoming Board of Nursing for Wyoming facilitiesPreferred:Experience - Acute care experience preferred Education - Bachelors degree in Nursing

Shift: 12 hour rotating varied shifts, .9 FTE

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: Vascular

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