RN - Registered Nurse - Ava's Hospice House - Full Time Rotating

Sanford Health
US - South Dakota - Sioux Falls
November 8, 2024
Medical

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As one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in the United States, Sanford Health is always looking to innovate and grow. Grow with us by joining our team of over 18,000 nurses. Our workplace culture focuses on treating patients and co-workers like family. You'll work with people who value your advancement and help you find your niche.

Facility: Ava's House Building

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Address: 1320 W 17th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA

Shift: 12 Hours - Rotating Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 36.00

Salary Range: $32.00 - $48.00

Department Details

New Graduate & Experienced RNs welcome to apply!

Ava's House is a 20-bed inpatient acute hospice facility. We care for adult and pediatric patients and have cared for patients ranging from the age of one day old to over 100 years old. We offer a collaborative interdisciplinary team that promotes engagement and education. Our interdisciplinary team is made up of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, patient care techs, social workers, pharmacists, volunteer representatives, and chaplains. Our facility focuses on symptom management and maintaining comfort and dignity at end of life. We provide 24-hour care and could be considered a 'Hospice ICU'.

We take deep pride in our ability to manage distressing symptoms in medically and ethically appropriate ways. We understand that this is a very difficult time for our patients and their families, and we work tirelessly to meet them where they are on their journey. Our department works closely with all inpatient units, especially medical oncology. Medical oncology staff care for our patients until they are able to be transferred to Ava's House.

Job Summary

We're looking for positive, compassionate, hardworking registered nurses (RN) who can provide the high-quality care patients and families have come to expect from us. In our fast-paced work environment, the registered nurses who thrive are adaptable, great communicators, detail-oriented and have excellent time management skills. Because innovation impacts everything we do, our nursing team is full of critical thinkers who aren't afraid to ask tough questions. Whether you're a newly graduated registered nurse or have years of experience as an RN, we want someone willing to work closely with our nursing leaders to advance the organization. We take pride in giving you the necessary skills and tools to succeed in your goals throughout your career.

Responsibilities

Plans and coordinates patient care, assessment, education, triage and various other nursing interventions
Collaborates with colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care
Empathetically cares for patients during all stages of preventive services, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up along the continuum of care
Demonstrates competency and uses comprehensive nursing expertise

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited nursing program required, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred.

Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit ***/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-*** or send an email to *** .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0202195

Job Function: Nursing

Featured: No

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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