MS/Tele Pulmonary Float
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sanford USD Medical Center Sioux Falls

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

• Specialty: MS/Tele Pulmonary Float
• Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Facility: Sanford Medical Center, part of Sanford Health
• Employment Type: Contract Clinician
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

• Unit Composition:

  • 30 bed medical-surgical unit
  • 8 bed progressive care unit
• Patient Population:

  • Conditions include pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, COVID-19, pulmonary embolism, and complex cases requiring advanced nursing skills.
• Average Length of Stay:

  • 4 days in the medical-surgical unit
  • 9 days in the acute care unit

Equipment Utilized

• Epic for documentation
• Alaris pumps for intravenous fluids
• Acudose for medications

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years recent experience in MS/Tele
• Proficient in:

  • Bipap, Cpap, Heated High Flow
  • Oxygen titration
  • Moderate Sedation
  • Telemetry
  • Medical-Surgical patient care

Licensure and Certifications

• Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Preferred:

  • Specialty certification
• Must hold an active South Dakota or compact state RN license

Shift and Schedule Requirements

• Schedule:

  • Every other weekend and holiday
  • Options for straight night shifts, rotating shifts, or blocked scheduling
• Floating:

  • Yes, to other Med-Surg float units as needed

Nurse to Patient Ratio

• 1:3 in Pulmonary Acute for IMC RNs
• 1:4/5 on day shifts
• 1:5/6 on night shifts

Orientation and Training

• Day 1: Competency validation and online modules
• Day 2: Shift on unit with preceptor, including patient care and unit tour
• Day 3: 12-hour shift on unit

Additional Information

• RNs are expected to advocate for patient safety and care while developing critical thinking and time management skills.
• The team values ideas and suggestions, with recognition for high-performing individuals.
• Opportunities for education advancement through board certifications and participation in committees related to patient experience, performance improvement, and clinical reasoning.

Dress Code

• Blue scrubs

This overview provides essential information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this position at Sanford Medical Center.