Registered Nurse: Post Partum Unit

North Memorial Health; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance benefits

Job summary

North Memorial Health in Maple Grove, MN is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, patient- and family-centered care across units. You will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, evaluate, and document care following hospital standards and Epic workflows.

The role requires an Associate's degree in nursing (BSN preferred), current RN license in MN, and BLS; minimum 1 year of hospital experience; strong communication and ability to work in high-stress settings.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year RN experience in a hospital setting.
• Current licensure and registration as an RN in MN; BLS certification required.
• Strong communication skills; able to work in high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, evaluate and document care.
• Collaborate with physicians and care team across units.
• Administer medications and provide bedside care.
• Record vitals and care in Epic; ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

High-stress performance

English proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

Epic

Job description

Why North Memorial Health?

At North Memorial Health, you’re part of an inclusive health team that is rooted in our values: Advocate Courageously, Rally Together, Respect Uniqueness and Create Impact. Empathy and care are at the heart of North’s culture which is designed to actively support each team member’s wellbeing and growth. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person. Together, we empower patients to achieve their best health.

Benefits the North Way!

• Health & Welfare Benefit Packages
• 401k Retirement Match or Pension Plan, based on workgroup eligibility
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans
• Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child
• Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement
• 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At North Memorial Health we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community, with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity, equity, and inclusivity, to promote a workforce that enables authenticity, as we want to be our best when providing effective services to our patients. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions, backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and customs of our community, and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives we hope to dispel myths, assumptions, and acts of implicit bias.

About This Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing compassionate quality care that is customer and family focused. The RN assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents care of customers according to hospital and care center policies and standards of professional nursing practices. The RN is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered. The RN defines, implements, and improves practice standards and environment of care while promoting exceptional customer care. Duties may vary based on the assigned customer care center which may include differences in the required specific clinical skills. Actively and consistently demonstrates the mission, vision, values and guiding principles of Maple Grove Hospital.

• Reviews maternal prenatal history and collects current signs/symptoms of the mother and the newborn.
• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate customer’s plan of care.
• Performs admission, discharge and transfer assessments while considering both physical and psychosocial elements of mother, newborn and family.
• Recognizes risk factors, change in status and interventions appropriate for maternal and newborn care.
• Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology of the mother and the newborn.
• Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes mother and newborn until the physician is available, based upon nursing standards and protocol.
• Records customer’s vital signs, assessments, patient care and interventions as ordered.
• Works directly with physicians, assisting them during exams, diagnostic testing, treatments and interventions.
• Participates and collaborates in multidisciplinary rounds.
• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, IM and IV) medications and records prescribed medications.
• Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy.
• Demonstrates phlebotomy skills or utilizes IV Team.
• Provides IV therapy.
• Provides bedside care.
• Operates, maintains and discontinues proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment to care for customers.
• Reports any suspected abuse to the appropriate agencies.
• Initiates family education plan, as prescribed by physician.
• Teaches the mother, families and significant others how to manage maternal care or illness and their newborn’s care or illness by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation, as well as provides referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment.
• Displays professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner.
• Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format in Epic.

Requirements

Education

Associate's degree in nursing; bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of one-year RN experience in a hospital setting required.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain composure in high stress situations, acts quickly in response to critical situations. Solid PC skills to include MS applications, Internet, etc.
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to express ideas and information (both in written and oral form), clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict in a positive manner. Has an awareness of, responds to, and considers the needs, feelings and capabilities of others.
• Ability to be accountable for quality customer service and respond appropriately to a variety of personalities and situations.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English.

Licensure/Certification

• Current licensure and registration as an RN in the State of MN. Current BLS certification for all areas of nursing practice required.
• Current certification required for the following areas of nursing practice:
• Emergency Care Center – ACLS, TNCC, PALS
• Intensive Care Center & MSCC Lead – ACLS
• L&D – NRP, AWHONN's Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring Course (one time only) - Experienced L&D nurses will obtain within 6 months and new L&D nurses will obtain at 1 year of experience
• NICU– NRP, STABLE (one time)
• PCC/PACU/ENDO – ACLS, PALS

The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Work Group: Maple Grove Nurses

Hours per two week pay period: 60

Shift: Nights 12 hours

Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd Weekend

Call Requirement: Occasional Call

Remote or On-site: On-site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefit Eligibility: Health insurance benefits are available for this position. North Memorial Health offers multiple health plans based on work group eligibility.

Salary Range: MG RN A/B/M ($44.69 - $74.32), based on experience

Shift Differential: Compensation may include shift differential pay depending on the position and shift worked.

STI Bonus Eligible: False

Employment Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position