RN | Behavioral Health

Job Summary

**UP TO A $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES**

The right team of nurses is capable of transforming health care. Monument Health nurses are professional and passionate, and we support one another. Whether you are newly graduated or have years of experience as a RN, we are looking for positive, hardworking, and considerate Registered Nurses who thrive in a fast-paced work environment providing high quality care.

Job Description

• Utilizes the ANA Nursing Process (2010) to perform the following functions:
• Collections 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.
• Ensures patient progression along plan.
• 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.

Essential Functions

Follows The ANA Standards Of Professional Performance (2010)

Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice

Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice

Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations

Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues

Collaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice

Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice

Integrates research findings into practice

Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services

Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession

P Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner

Supports purpose, vision, and values of Monument Health

P 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.

Required Additional Requirements

• Education - Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing
• Certifications - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer; Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years of Registered Nurse Experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Scheduling Requirements

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Physical Requirements

• Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects.
• Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
• May be exposed to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.