Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse (Med-Surg/ER)
Location: McKenzie Health, Watford City, ND
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Shift: Rotating

About Us:
At McKenzie Health, we are dedicated to providing top-tier care in a compassionate and supportive environment. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, providing essential nursing services to improve the lives of those in our community.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation Package.
• Comprehensive Benefit Package.
• 100% Retirement Match up to 6% (403b).
• Flexible Spending with Employer Deposit.
• Service Awards and Recognition Programs.
• 100% Paid Tuition Assistance (for Qualified Employees).
• Employer Provided Training Programs.
• Free Membership to Connie Wold Wellness Center.
• Community Orientation: Paid by McKenzie Health.
• Child Care Subsidy Program.
• Options Available for Relocation Reimbursement, Housing, and Student Loan Repayment.
• Continuing Education Paid or Reimbursed.
• Certain Branded Clothing Provided.
• EAP Available for All Employees.
• McKenzie Health Supports Work-Life Balance.

Position Overview:
As a Registered Nurse at McKenzie Health, you will provide direct nursing care to the patients and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the certified nursing assistants/nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures on the medical surgical and ER departments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises the day-to-day activities of the CNA, NA, and LPNs on their assigned areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directs the daily activities of the certified nursing assistants/nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures.
• Ensures that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.
• Participate in the admission, discharge and transfers of patients as required.
• Observes patients for changes in status, notifying the physician and patient’s family or representative and documents accordingly.
• Observes physician orders to the patient’s EHR and carries out orders.
• Prepares and administers medications and treatments as per physicians’ orders and observes the patient for adverse effects, utilizing facility policies and procedures.
• Initiates, reviews and updates care plans as required
• Provides direct care skills in accordance with current policies and procedures.
• Performs rounds to ensure patient needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.
• Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure patients’ needs are met.
• Responds to emergency situations in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Ensure that there is an adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment and notifies appropriate personnel of needs.
• Promote teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
• Participates in the survey process when inspection surveys arise and participates in hospital-wide committees as needed.
• Assists with orientation of new employees.
• As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency
• Cross trains to both ER and Med-Surg floor.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all equipment used in treatment of patients
• Performs other duties as assigned, within the Registered Nurse scope of practice.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience on a medical/surgical floor and/or ER preferred but not required.
• Previous EHR experience preferred
• Current unrestricted license as a RN in North Dakota or compact license in home state.
• Minimum of Associates Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or a graduate of an approved RN program.
• Current BLS certification or willingness to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certification preferred, with willingness to obtain after hire.

McKenzie Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.