Registered Nurse/RN - Surgical Consultants

Fairview Health Services; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO & Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Early wage access

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Minnesota is seeking a Registered Nurse for an ambulatory care role at Fairview Southdale Medical Clinic. The RN will triage patients, coordinate care, educate patients, and assist with support groups within the bariatric program.

You will partner with physicians, leaders, and the Medical Director to uphold regulatory standards and improve patient experiences. Responsibilities include ensuring accreditation readiness, quality improvement, and data tracking across the

Qualifications

• RN license in the state of practice (additional state licenses may be required)
• 1 year experience in ambulatory healthcare preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred
• Experience supporting accreditation, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, program coordination, or survey readiness is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and nursing outcomes.
• Implement nursing interventions per care plan.
• Evaluate patient responses and adjust care as needed.
• Deliver care under physician/APP delegation.
• Educate patients and families; document thoroughly.
• Support accreditation readiness and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient triage

Care coordination

Patient education

Support group facilitation

Education

RN license – state-specific

BLS certification

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview has an immediate opening for an RN to join our team at Fairview Southdale Medical Clinic. This position is approved for 80 hours every two weeks.

This unique role combines ambulatory nursing care with bariatric program coordination and accreditation support. The RN will provide patient triage, care coordination, patient education, and support group facilitation while serving as a key partner in maintaining Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS) program standards. This position works closely with physicians, leadership, multidisciplinary team members, and the Medical Director to promote regulatory compliance, quality improvement, patient safety, and an exceptional patient experience throughout the bariatric surgery journey. The role also supports accreditation readiness, quality improvement initiatives, patient care pathways, data tracking, and regulatory compliance to ensure ongoing program success and high-quality patient outcomes.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and providing professional nursing care for patients in an ambulatory care setting. While following established standards and protocols, the RN delivers care that is sensitive to the unique needs of the ages served by the clinic. The RN provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established nursing standards and practices. As a member of the care team, the RN supports quality patient and family-centered care principles through performing a variety of high-level functions within a care team to support the needs of the healthcare team and patients/families. The nurse will educate patients and the public about various medical conditions, maintain complete, timely and accurate clinical documentation for each patient, and continually look for opportunities to improve processes and workflow.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and identify expected nursing outcomes.
• Implement nursing interventions based on plan of care.
• Evaluate care and the patient's response to interventions and expected outcomes.
• Deliver care as delegated by physician/authorized practitioner to assigned patient populations or individual patients.
• Use communication strategies to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Continuously work to improve work processes, environment, and the overall experience to serve customers and meet business goals.

Required Qualifications

• RN license in the state of practice, some positions may require additional state RN licenses.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year previous healthcare experience in an ambulatory setting.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• Experience supporting accreditation, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, program coordination, or survey readiness activities strongly preferred (e.g., Joint Commission, CLIA, MBS, or similar healthcare accreditation programs).

Benefit Overview

• Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status