RN Vascular Access Team

Come check out our new wages; new grads start at $34.35 and increase with experience!

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services.  CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North

Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient

care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.CHI St. Alexius also provides you with the quality care you provide to others.

We care about our employees well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

• Care@Work program supporting any child care, pet care, or adult dependent needs

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Flexible spending accounts

• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft

• Adoption Assistance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

• Matching Retirement Programs

• Wellness Program

*This position may qualify for up to $20,000 sign on bonus!*

• STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: Under the supervision of the Heart and Vascular Managers, to
  assess, plan, implement, evaluate and supervise individual patient care in all areas of the Heart
  & Vascular Center in accordance with the mission and philosophy of St. Alexius Medical Center
  while maintaining standards of the State Nurse Practice Act.
  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  ● Scope of Practice and Professional Issues:

  o Adheres to St. Alexius Medical Center mission, values, and Journey Beyond Excellence
  expectations to foster a compassionate, healing environment providing physiological,
  emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families, and visitors.
  o Assures quality of care by adhering to St. Alexius Medical Center policies, philosophies
  and standards of care regulated by ND State Board of Nursing, the ND nurse practice act,
  and other governing agency regulations.
  o Utilizes the nursing process, including planning, assessment, intervention, and evaluation,
  to develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care for the patient and family
  focused on optimal patient outcomes
  o Meets the educational needs of patient/family/coworkers utilizing principles and current
  professional literature to achieve positive learning outcomes.
  o Delegates nursing care with respect based on knowledge of staff qualifications /
  competencies and individual patient care needs.
  o Provides moderate sedation, monitoring, and documentation for various Heart and
  Vascular procedures while following HIPAA regulations and St. Alexius Medical Center
  policies.
  o Assesses patient conditions and takes immediate action in emergency situations.
  o Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols,
  medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
  o Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating
  information, responding to requests, building rapport and participating in
  multidisciplinary problem-solving.
  o Successfully completes the 4 defined job specific competencies, including competencies
  for age specific, as appropriate. May exceed by completing an additional 2 or more
  competencies deemed for area selected for that fiscal year.
  o Takes action to achieve personal goals from performance appraisal.
  o Assists Heart and Vascular Clinical Coordinator with establishing and implementing the
  department goals.
  o Attends Heart and Vascular Department meetings.
  o Work attendance will be according to the Heart and Vascular policy, trend will be
  monitored by the Director.
  o Assists in meeting Core Measure and Quality Control thresholds.

Education: Nursing degree / diploma from a school of nursing.
Licensure: Licensed to practice resisted nursing in the state of North Dakota or a compact.
Experience: Preferred 2 years of nursing experience.