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Registered Nurse - Cardiopulmonary & Pulmonary Acute

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Sanford Health

Sioux Falls, SD

Eligibility
RN
Unit
Cardiopulmonary

Posted Sep 11

What the listing says

Role

Term
Permanent
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
In range for SD staff roles

SD staff postings that state pay run $26/hr to $50/hr, the middle half $35/hr to $43/hr, across 128 postings.

About this role

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. Job Details Facility: East Patient Building Location: Sioux Falls, SD Address: 1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57117, USA Shift: 12 Hours - Rotating Shifts Job

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Full time Weekly Hours: 36.00 Salary Range: $32.00 - $48.00 Pay Info: Sign on Bonus Available! Department Details Medical Cardiopulmonary is a 30-bed medical unit with an 8-bed Pulmonary Acute intermediate/progressive care unit that will equip RNs with fundamental critical care experience in mechanical ventilation, while providing a solid nursing foundation focusing on safe patient outcomes. Nursing staff collaborate with the interdisciplinary team involving case managers, social workers, respiratory therapists, pharmacist, and physical therapists as well as specialty provider to provide patient centered care.

Patient diagnosis range from pulmonary embolism requiring heparin drips to pneumothorax or empyema requiring chest tube management to complex pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or congestive heart failure that requires advanced nursing skills for oxygen therapy, intravenous medications, chest trubs, tracheostomies, post procedural care, non-invasive ventilation, and mechanical ventilation, in addition to cardiac monitoring and drip titrations. Both the diverse patient population and supportive family culture of the Medical Cardiopulmonary unit provides a great atmosphere to advance in nursing skills. 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 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 https://sanfordcareers.com/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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org . Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Sourced from Sanford Health’s careers page.

Requirements

  • RN License

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Company Paid Benefits
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Employee Perks

Place

City
Sioux Falls, SD
Median rent
$1,035/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$75,970/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
9% below the national average

Sioux Falls area index 90.6, where 100 is the national average.

Sioux Falls runs about 9% below the national cost-of-living average — real savings for an out-of-state RN. Falls Park's pink Sioux quartzite ledges and the rushing Big Sioux River anchor a downtown ringed by major hospital campuses, so your commute can trace a greenway trail rather than a clogged freeway.

Map showing the location of Sioux Falls, SD
Approximate location in Sioux Falls, SD. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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On your path

Cardiac is a specialty you move into. Start on tele or stepdown; cath lab and CVICU usually come later.

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