Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives Clinic RN in Bismarck, North Dakota
Overview
Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.
CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.
CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.
CHI St. Alexius also provides you with the quality care you provide to others. We care about our employees well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
Care@Work program supporting any child care, pet care, or adult dependent needs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
Adoption Assistance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
Matching Retirement Programs
Wellness Program
Responsibilities
CHI Urgent Care is looking for a Full Time Clinic RN to join the team!
The Registered Nurse (RN) plays a key role in the delivery of patient care. The RN plans, implements, and evaluates individual patient care documents in the clinic according to established practice, protocols, policies and procedures. The RN assists nurse practitioners in clinical duties to ensure patients and families receive the highest quality care and knowledge promoting patient wellness. The RN will practice nursing in accordance with the North Dakota Nurse Practice Act.
What You'll Do:
Assures quality of care by adhering to St. Alexius Medical Center policies, philosophies and standards of care regulated by ND State Board of Nursing, the ND nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations..
Registers and prepares the patient(s) for their Urgent Care visit and documents accordingly
Collects identification and payor related documentation, conducts patient registration, and performs point of service collection.
Measures and collects patient data including temperature, pulse, oxygen saturation, respirations, blood pressure, height, weight, and, in indicated pediatric patients, length and head circumference. Conducts vision screenings. Communicates the data and results to the patient.
Documents all data accurately into the patient medical record.
Completes, when appropriate, standard operating procedures (convenience and clinical) to optimize patient comfort.
Prepares patients for examinations and procedures. Assists provider with patient care. At the direction and delegation of the provider, performs approved lab tests and diagnostic testing, prepares and administers designated medications (oral, subcutaneous, intradermal, intramuscular), instills eye drops, and applies topical medications
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures.
Works in all areas and locations of the Urgent Care Clinics, filling in for absences and assisting the nursing staff as needed
Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information, responding to requests, building rapport, participating in team problem-solving methods.
Utilizes the nursing process to assist in coordinating a plan of care for patients and families including referrals to primary care clinics for optimal patient outcomes.
Meets the educational needs of coworkers and patient/family utilizing principles of teaching/learning
Delegates nursing care based on scope of practice, knowledge of staff qualifications/competency and patient care requirements
Qualifications
Licensed to practice nursing in the state of ND or in a compact state
Basic life support certified
Pay Range
$26.14 - $36.91 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.