Registered Nurse - RN - Trauma Med Surg
Sanford Health
Summary
Trauma Medical Surgical Unit: 32 bed unit providing care for adult medical and surgical trauma patients. Wide range of medical patients and general surgeries, including vascular surgery, Trauma, and Trauma Orthopedic. Sanford Health is recognized as a Hip Fracture Center of Excellence and is a level 1 Trauma Center. Busy, fast paced and challenging unit with a high patient turnover. Adult patients with an average length of stay of 3 days and average daily census of 31. Nurse - Patient ratio: 1:4-5 on Day and Evenings, 1:5-6 on Nights. Teamwork and safety are priorities for our patients and our team members. Clear communication and delegation are essential for the team’s success. Excellent unit for new grads that want to build a foundation.
Job description
Department Details
Trauma Medical Surgical Unit: 32 bed unit providing care for adult medical and surgical trauma patients. Wide range of medical patients and general surgeries, including vascular surgery, Trauma, and Trauma Orthopedic. Sanford Health is recognized as a Hip Fracture Center of Excellence and is a level 1 Trauma Center. Busy, fast paced and challenging unit with a high patient turnover. Adult patients with an average length of stay of 3 days and average daily census of 31. Nurse - Patient ratio: 1:4-5 on Day and Evenings, 1:5-6 on Nights. Teamwork and safety are priorities for our patients and our team members. Clear communication and delegation are essential for the team’s success. Excellent unit for new grads that want to build a foundation.
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.
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited nursing program required. 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.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited nursing program
- Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing
- Possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state
- Obtains and maintains required department specific competencies and certifications
Benefits
- Sign on bonus available
- New grads welcome
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.