Registered Nurse - Inpatient Care

Job ID: hc260778

About the Role

We seek a service-oriented full-time Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for ensuring optimal patient outcomes post-surgery in our Recovery Care Unit. The Registered Nurse directly contributes to patient recovery and well-being by assessing patients, executing treatments, and maintaining clear communication with providers, patients, caregivers, and hospital staff.

At our surgical specialty hospital, the 33-bed Recovery Care Unit is a vital component for the continuation of care for our surgical patients needing an overnight stay. On average, our patients stay 1-2 nights, where our dedicated team prioritizes a patient-centered approach to care. Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital provides our team members the opportunity and resources to meet patient needs in a quality and safe manner. As a smaller, niche hospital, we emphasize genuine relationships and a safe and respectful environment. Being physician-owned, we rely heavily on word-of-mouth referrals, honoring the importance of our guiding principles: people, progress, and quality. Our continued commitment to excellent care optimizes patient experiences and outcomes through a thriving, collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients post-surgery to ensure optimal recovery and well-being.
• Execute treatments and interventions as prescribed.
• Maintain clear communication with providers, patients, caregivers, and hospital staff.
• Respond effectively to emergencies using critical thinking and infection control knowledge.
• Utilize proficiency in electronic medical records and technical competence in patient care.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives, mentoring, and training new staff.
• Participate in peer engagement activities and professional networking.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited RN program required.
• Licensed in the State of South Dakota, or able to obtain upon hire.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required; can be obtained upon hire.
• Diverse skills in emergency response, critical thinking, infection control, and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records and organizational skills.

Schedule

This position involves three 12-hour shifts per week, with every third weekend (partial weekends) and every third holiday. Shifts include both day (7AM-7:30PM) and night (7PM-7:30AM) rotations. In a 6-week schedule, you can anticipate working 2 weeks of nights (6 shifts).

Pay

Very competitive pay with a 15% night shift differential and a 10% weekend shift differential.

Benefits

• Health (BCBS), Dental, and Vision Insurance – eligible first day of employment.
• Substantial annual discretionary bonus.
• Generous PTO.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Free daily catered lunches.
• Annual scrub allowance.
• Professional license reimbursement.
• Educational assistance and professional growth opportunities.