Registered Nurse, RN - Home Health

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Location:

Altru Clinic | Devils Lake, 1001 7th St. NE, Devils Lake, ND 58301

Pay Range: $33.80 - $50.69

Altru’s RN career ladder empowers RNs to manage their career growth and pay. This structure values experience, education, and engagement, providing opportunities for advancement and greater responsibilities. The requirements of each level are listed here.

RN I: $33.80 - $50.69

RN II: $35.49 – 53.23

RN II: $37.26 – 55.89

• Provide care appropriate to the patient’s diagnoses, symptoms, and physician orders. Direct and oversee care provided by LPNs and aides.
• Establish and implement a documented plan of care. Determine appropriate outcomes/goals.
• Communicate and collaborate with the patient, interdisciplinary team, and physicians in providing care.
• Promote patient/caregiver education using various verbal and written communication techniques that consider cultural, ethnic, and personal needs or preferences.
• Document patient/caregiver responses to care, treatment, and services, including progress toward goals.
• Identify discharge planning needs early and initiate required referrals to other disciplines, alternative levels of care, or community resources.
• Comply with Joint Commission, federal and state regulations, reimbursement guidelines, and Altru policies and procedures.
• Perform pain assessment and take appropriate action according to standard operating procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet department/organization needs.

• Registered Nurse | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Registered Nurse | Minnesota Board of Nursing | Within 12 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System
• Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | HR Primary Sources
• Minnesota Background Study | Minnesota Department of Human Services | Start Date

• Temporary RN license accepted prior to start.
• Must hold an unencumbered nursing license prior to start.
• If Minnesota license was issued prior to 2018, must complete MN Background study with HR Compliance.

• Required:
  
  A minimum of 1 year related experience

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

• Sit:
  Frequently (34-66%)
• Stand:
  Frequently (34-66%)
• Walk:
  Frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/Bend:
  Frequently (34-66%)
• Reach:
  Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl:
  Occasionally (5-33%)
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel:
  Occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist:
  Frequently (34-66%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel:
  Continuously (67-100%)
• See:
  Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear:
  Continuously (67-100%)

• Lift - Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry:
  Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/Pull:
  Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer:
  Medium (20-40 pounds)

• Indoor:
  Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor:
  Occasionally (5-33%)
• Extreme Temperature:
  Not Applicable

• Frequent Driver:
  Drives daily or almost daily; responsibilities may include transporting patients or materials.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

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