RN Baylor

Ridgeview-2; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 99,000; Part time

Job summary

Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, MN is hiring a part-time registered nurse responsible for direct patient care using the nursing process. You will assess needs, plan and implement care, and evaluate outcomes in alignment with standards of care.

The role requires current MN licensure, BLS and ACLS/t trauma readiness within specified timelines, with BSN preferred for advancement and quality improvement involvement.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota nursing license or permit while license is processed.
• Current BLS certification from the AHA or Red Cross.
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire; TNCC within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient health problems, develops and evaluates care plans.
• Educates patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Documents and maintains accurate medical records and reports.
• Participates in quality improvement activities related to the role.
• Acts as a patient advocate to access community resources.
• Interacts with peers and providers to enhance nursing practice.
• Demonstrates competencies in the assigned specialty area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Autonomy

Teamwork

Independent decision making

High-stress multi-tasking

Effective English communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

• Location 500 S. MAPLE STREET,Waconia, MN, 55387,United States
• Base Pay $43.36 - $71.77 / Hour
• Job Category RN
• Employee Type Part Time Benefit Elig

Description

Purpose of Job:

This position is responsible for the delivery of individualized patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with the Standards of Nursing Care and Practice as defined by Ridgeview Medical Center, the Minnesota Nurse Practice Standards Act, and the ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice.

Job Functions:

• Assesses patient health problems needs and develops, implements and evaluates patient care plans accordingly.
• Advises and educates patients, family members and significant others on health maintenance and disease prevention for the patient.
• Documents and maintains accurate medical records and reports.
• Participates in quality improvement activities as appropriate to position.
• Serves as a patient advocate in seeking appropriate community resources to meet patient needs.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers, other healthcare providers, and colleagues to enhance own professional nursing practice.
• Demonstrates competencies in the specialty area assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

When functioning as a Charge Nurse

• Manages flow of patients through inpatient and/or outpatient departments.
• Assigns resources to care for patients and arranges staffing to ensure safe patient care.
• Provides work direction and addresses issues during the shift.
• Acts as a liaison between staff, patients, and physicians.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrate critical thinking and decision making
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team
• Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to work and multi-task in a high stress and fast paced environment
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above

License/Certifications

• Current professional nurse licensure in Minnesota or if licensed in another state, a permit from the Minnesota Board of Nursing while the license application is in process
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 6 months of hire.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) or successful completion of trauma education that meets the requirements of the state trauma system within 1 year of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families.