Registered Nurse (RN)

General Information

This opportunity offers a diverse and dynamic environment for Registered Nurses. The facility includes 24 Pre-Op/Phase 2 beds and 19 PACU beds, accommodating a wide range of patient needs.

Patient Types

• Infants to geriatric patient populations
• Endoscopy patients (prep and discharge only, no intra-operative work)
• Ambulatory/Elective, Acute care, and Trauma patients

Patient Ratios

• Pre-Op: 1:2-3
• PACU: 1:1 or 1:2
• Phase 2: 1:2-4

Ratios may vary based on patient acuity levels and specific medical requirements.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Education

Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing. Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required in South Dakota.

Required Skills

• Night shift RN: Must have critical care experience, including competencies with ICU cases, hemodynamic drips, and ventilated patients.
• Comfortability with preoperative, recovery, and discharge processes.
• Ability to manage boarded patients if inpatient beds are unavailable.
• Variable shift RN: Initial competencies include IV insertion, ventilator training, initiation of blood product transfusions, and administration and monitoring of moderate sedation.

Support on the Unit

• 6 Nurse Aides available during daytime hours
• Charge Nurses overseeing Pre-Op and PACU
• Resource Nurses available for support
• Respiratory Therapy (RT) team on-site as needed
• Hospitalists available for inpatient population management
• Anesthesia/CRNA support provided

Charting System/Equipment

• EPIC (notify if traveler does not have experience)
• Omnicell for medication management

Orientation

Includes general facility orientation followed by one week of orientation that encompasses all departments (Pre-Op, PACU, Phase II, and Endoscopy).

Scheduling

Shifts/hours will depend on specific job postings within the following formats:

• Days/Variable: 3 shifts of 12 hours per week
• Nights: 4 shifts of 10 hours per week (3 consecutive nights)

Weekend rotations may apply, along with responsibilities for on-call duty, typically scheduled every 3-5 weeks.

Holiday Expectations

Holidays are rotated among staff, with expectations for working two holidays annually.

Additional Information

• Opportunity to precept students
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Free parking available at the facility