Careers With Purpose 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:** Heart 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:** Loan Forgiveness Available **Department Details** About Us: At Sanford, we are at the forefront of healthcare innovation, committed to delivering exceptional patient care across various specialties. Our Progressive Care (PCU) is a dynamic environment where skilled professionals work collaboratively to provide advanced care for patients undergoing complex surgical procedures, including cardiovascular, neurological, and pulmonary cases. Join us as we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients every day. Position Overview: We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Progressive Care Nurse to join our exceptional team, specializing in advanced surgical and acute care. In this pivotal role, you'll provide comprehensive care for patients recovering from surgical procedures and managing acute conditions, ensuring their safety and comfort during this critical recovery phase. Key Responsibilities: * Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care for post-operative and acutely ill patients, including those with arterial lines, tracheostomies, and on ventilator support. * Administer and titrate medications as ordered, demonstrating proficiency in managing complex medication regimens and enhancing patient outcomes. * Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including surgeons, neurologists, pulmonologists, and respiratory therapists, to develop and implement individualized care plans. * Continuously monitor vital signs, lab values, and overall patient conditions, promptly identifying and addressing any changes or concerns. * Educate patients and their families on postoperative care, recovery expectations, and strategies for maintaining health post-discharge. * Engage in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of best practices in progressive care nursing. **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-0207597 **Job Function:** Nursing **Featured:** No