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Registered Nurse (Hospital Setting)

Department: Nursing Reports To: Director of Nursing Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN (as applicable) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Schedule: Variable shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays (12-hour shifts) Work Environment: On-site, safety-sensitive healthcare setting

Position Overview

A rural acute-care healthcare facility is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced, emotionally demanding environment. This role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to respond effectively in emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state
• Strong clinical, assessment, and documentation skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workflow efficiently
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Commitment to patient-centered and restorative care
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Basic math proficiency for medication administration and documentation
• Ability to interact professionally with patients, families, and team members
• Strict adherence to patient confidentiality and privacy regulations (HIPAA compliance required)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Accurately and promptly document patient care and charting
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments each shift for acute and swing-bed patients, and ongoing assessments for emergency patients
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary communication
• Transcribe and implement provider orders accurately
• Administer medications and treatments safely within required timeframes
• Monitor patient conditions and report changes promptly
• Maintain compliance with infection control and safety protocols
• Supervise and delegate tasks to nursing assistants and support staff
• Assist with onboarding and training of new staff
• Support staffing needs and collaborate with team members
• Attend required staff meetings and maintain compliance with organizational policies

Professional Expectations

• Maintain a clean, professional appearance and adhere to dress code
• Complete required training and continuing education on time
• Maintain punctuality and reliable attendance
• Wear proper identification while on duty
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment
• Uphold ethical standards and organizational policies
• Participate in safety, emergency preparedness, and infection control initiatives
• Represent the organization in a professional and positive manner

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work shifts up to 12 hours
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Ability to lift and assist with moving patients (up to 75 lbs with assistance as needed)
• Continuous use of fine motor skills for clinical tasks
• Frequent pushing (e.g., wheelchairs, equipment)

Benefits Summary For All Employees

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Includes vacation, sick leave, and holidays (accrual-based)

For Eligible Employees (based on hours worked)

• Retirement plan with employer match
• Health insurance (employee coverage provided; dependent coverage available)
• Vision and dental plan options
• Employer-paid basic life insurance (full-time employees)
• Optional supplemental insurance plans
• Employee wellness programs and assistance programs
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee perks

Equal Opportunity Statement

This organization is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Apply here or reach out to Jessica at 605-846-8647 or by email at jessica.merkel@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.