RN, Outpatient

About the role

Careers With Purpose Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Facility: Sanford Health Tower Clin Location: Rapid City, SD Address: 3024 Tower Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA Shift: Day Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00

Job Summary The Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients. Facilitates health care services for patients in outpatient settings in cooperation with the health care team. Responsible for the coordination of care, patient assessment, patient education, and various other nursing interventions. Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate outpatient 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. Functions within the scopes and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure. The Sanford Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation, evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care.
• Facilitate health care services for patients in outpatient settings in cooperation with the health care team.
• Coordinate care, perform patient assessment, provide patient education, and conduct various nursing interventions.
• Collaborate with inter‑professional colleagues (physicians, etc.) to plan, implement, and evaluate outpatient care.
• Demonstrate competency and practice within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge, using age‑ and population‑specific standards.
• Function within the scopes and standards of nursing practice per the Nurse Practice Act and state Administrative Rules.
• Uphold the Sanford Professional Nursing Practice, aligning with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program preferred (AACN, ACEN, NLN CNEA).
• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred.
• Hold an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where practice occurs; or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
• Obtain and maintain required department‑specific licensure, competencies, and certifications.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package