SD- RN NICU Level 3 - $95.54 /HR **13 WEEK CONTRACT**

Lighthouse Medical Staffing is a Travel Healthcare Staffing Agency helping clients fill urgent needs while providing our travelers with a great paying temporary or long term position.  We assign each traveler a personal Nurse Ally that will be available to them 24/7 for any needs or advice they may require.  We are a boutiqe agency that provides unbeatable service and traveler care.  

Essential Functions: Utilizes the ANA Nursing Process (2010) to perform the following functions: Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the Healthcare consumer's health and/or the situation. Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or the issues. Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the Healthcare consumer of the situation. Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes. Implements the identified plan. Ensures patient progression along plan. Coordination of Care coordinates care delivery. Health Teaching and Health Promotion employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Consultation the advanced practice registered nurse and the nursing role specialist provide consultation to influence the identified plan, enhance the abilities of others and effect change. Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes. Follows the ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2010):Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice Evaluates one's own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues Collaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice Integrates research findings into practice Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner Supports purpose, vision, and values of Monument Health. Practices within the legal scope of a Registered Professional Nurse as outlined by the state in which employment occurs and delivers competent care consistent with standards / policies, laws, regulators/accreditation/certifying organizations. Abides by the Provisions of the Code of Ethics for Nurses (ANA 2010). Proficiently uses applicable technology and software to: Support and document nursing activities and patient care; and Access other work-related applications necessary to be an engaged and active associate of the organization, such as company email, iLearn modules, employee engagement surveys, benefits and compensation information, and policies and procedures. Continuously seeks out opportunities to improve the quality of patient care delivery through innovative and creative problem solving. All other duties as assigned.Additional RequirementsRequired:Education - Associates degree in NursingCertifications - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of NursingPreferred Certifications- STABLE and PALSPreferred:Experience - 5+ years of Registered Nurse ExperienceEducation - Bachelors degree in Nursing

Shift: Nights

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: Registered Nurse,NICU / Neonatal ICU

General Certifications : BLS/BCLS NRP