Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedic/Surgical Unit

Gillette Children's; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 97,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Paid time off

Health benefits

Retirement savings match

Job summary

Gillette Children's in St. Paul, MN is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Orthopedic/Surgical Unit. This .7 FTE RN works evenings and nights, with 12-hour shifts every third weekend, providing family-centered care to pediatric patients during inpatient stays.

The role requires an RN license in MN, HCP/BLS certification, and at least 1 year of relevant experience. Collaboration with surgeons and anesthesiologists is essential, with emphasis on pain/wound care and family education.

Qualifications

• RN program completion required.
• Current MN RN license required.
• BLS certification required; CPR as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, family-centered nursing care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for pediatric post-surgical and short-stay patients.
• Educate families and coordinate with surgeons and care team.

Skills

RN patient care

BLS certification

Communication

Family-centered care

Education

RN program completion

BSN preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedic/Surgical Unit

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: REGIS006865

• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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St. Paul Campus-200 Univ
St Paul, MN 55101, USA

Description

We are currently hiring for an RN - Orthopedic/Surgical position! This is a .7 FTE with Evening/Night shifts, requiring 12 hour shifts every third weekend (Saturday & Sunday). Current RN License Required. Minimum of 1 year of relevant RN experience is preferred.

An RN position in the Orthopedic/Surgical Unit at Gillette Children's involves providing specialized care to pediatric patients under 18 who are recovering from surgery and require an inpatient stay of one or more nights. In addition to post-surgical care, nurses in this unit also care for non-surgical patients needing medical treatment that requires a short hospital stay. RNs in this role collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to manage pain, wound care, and recovery, while also educating families about the treatment process. This position requires strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and a compassionate, family-centered approach to care.

This position exists to administer family-centered nursing care to patients, advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention, and/or provide skilled assistance in navigation of the health care system as appropriate to the developmental, cultural, emotional, and medical, surgical, or rehabilitative needs of the patient and their families.

Compensation & Benefits Information

The hourly wage for this opportunity is $41.22-$70.45. Pay is dependent on several factors including number of hours worked within the field, education, and certification/licensure: $1.75 weekends/ $2.35 evenings/ $4.00 nights differential is available for this position. Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits for .5 FTE and above.

Core Responsibilities and Duties

In this role, you’ll provide high-quality, family-centered nursing care that supports optimal patient outcomes. You’ll conduct thorough assessments, create individualized and evidence-based care plans, implement interventions, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and the care team. You’ll practice autonomously, using sound judgment and incorporating evidence-based improvements into daily work while supervising and delegating appropriately. Ongoing professional development is encouraged, with opportunities to participate in quality improvement, pursue learning, and contribute to a collaborative, patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

Required

• Documentation of completion of professional nursing program (RN program)
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license through the MN Board of Nursing
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (exception: Telehealth RNs). If candidate holds valid CPR for through another acceptable organization (as determined by Gillette), candidate may be able to begin employment but must complete Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association within one month of employment.
• Must be interested in working with people with short term or long-term disabilities that begin in childhood.
• Physically able to work hours required and meet physical demands of the position. In certain departments, this will include being part of the off-premises call schedule.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or other healthcare related field
• Prior nursing experience in a health-related setting
• Nursing Specialty Certification relevant to the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

At Gillette Children’s, we foster a culture where every team member feels a sense of belonging and purpose. We are dedicated to building an environment where all feel welcomed, respected, and supported. Our values are embedded at the heart of our culture. We act first from love, embrace the bigger picture, and work side-by-side with our patients,families, and colleagues to help every child create their own story. Together, we work to ensure patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.

Gillette Children’s is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gillette Children’s is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses.

Gillette Children’s participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify program which is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Gillette will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before Gillette takes any further action. Please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ for further details regarding E-Verify.

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