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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: Vascular Center

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Address: 1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA

Shift: 12 Hours - Rotating Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 36. 00

Salary Range: $32.00 - $48.00

Pay Info: $ Sign-On BONUS available for eligible applicants! $

Department Details

As a Sanford rehabilitation nurse, you will have a unique opportunity! The rehab nurse utilizes critical thinking and hands on skills to care for and educate a wide variety of patient populations (recovery from stroke, trauma, brain injury, medical debilitation, post-COVID syndrome, etc.). Patients who are admitted to the unit range in age from adolescents to older adults. They require a hospital level of nursing and physician care, while tolerating a rigorous therapy schedule.

As a rehab nurse you will be a part of a dedicated interdisciplinary team comprised of physiatrist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, therapeutic recreation specialist, dietician, nurse case manager and social worker. This team collaborates to ensure patient safety and a great patient experience, consisting of three hours of therapy daily.

Rehab nurses build strong relationships with their patients and caregivers largely due to the patient s length of stay being on average 14 days. Time to get to know and educate your patients to prepare them for getting back to their community and life!

Sanford s 21-bed unit pursues a rigorous international accreditation process through the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). The unit is accredited in two programs, the Comprehensive Rehab Program and the Stroke Specialty Program. This process is in addition to hospital accreditation such Joint Commission and Magnet.

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 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 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-0165497

Job Function: Nursing

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