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Registered Nurse (RN)

General Information

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Pediatric Unit, which consists of a 15-bed facility and a 5-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1.5 years of general nursing experience. First-time travelers with at least 2 years of experience are welcome to apply.

Patient Types

• Pediatrics: Patients aged 0-18 and stable adult overflow undergoing treatments for conditions such as respiratory illness, diabetes, septicemia, cellulitis, and general surgeries.
• Advanced Care Pediatrics: Critical care for patients 0-18 requiring intensive services, including respiratory and circulatory failures, infectious diseases, endocrine disorders, and trauma cases.

Patient Ratios

• General Pediatrics: 1 RN to 5 patients
• Advanced Care Pediatrics: 1 RN to 1-2 patients

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Required Education

Completion of an approved nursing education program; current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in South Dakota.

Essential Skills

• Conduct physical assessments of patients from infancy through adulthood.
• Evaluate patient symptoms and vital signs.
• Administer prescribed medications accurately.
• Educate patients and families on the care plan.
• Proficient in the EPIC charting system.
• Experience in PICU, including titrating infusions and managing mechanically ventilated patients.

Unit Support

• CNA support (Ratio: 1:5)
• Access to a Charge Nurse for assistance.
• Phlebotomy services available.
• IV/VAT team assistance for complex IV starts.
• Resource Nurse available for education and support.
• Case Management and Social Work services.
• Respiratory Therapy services available.
• Hospitalist support with Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider (APP) assistance.
• Pediatric Pharmacy support.

Charting System and Equipment

• EPIC
• Omnicell

Scheduling and Orientation

• Weekend rotation: Every other weekend
• Holiday work responsibilities required
• Time off requires pre-approval

Orientation Process

• One day of facility orientation, including online and in-person training.
• Two days of unit-specific orientation with a preceptor.

Additional Information

This role will provide an opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive environment that fosters growth and learning. Scrub color is navy. Free parking is available in the on-site garage.

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