RN Baylor 7250

Ridgeview; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview is seeking a registered nurse to deliver individualized patient care using the nursing process, in alignment with state standards and ANA guidelines. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, with a focus on safety and quality in a busy clinical setting.

The position requires strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and the ability to communicate effectively with patients and families while maintaining accurate documentation and participating in continuous

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Minnesota RN license or permit if licensed in another state.
• BLS certification from AHA or American Red Cross.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health problems, develop, implement and evaluate care plans.
• Provide nursing care.
• Educate patients, families, and significant others on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Document and maintain accurate medical records and reports.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Act as patient advocate to access community resources.
• Collaborate with peers and other healthcare providers to enhance nursing practice.
• Demonstrate competency in the assigned specialty and perform other duties as needed.
• As Charge Nurse, manage patient flow and staffing, provide direction, and liaise with physicians.

Skills

Critical Thinking

English Communication

Independent Decision-Making

Problem Solving

Multi-tasking Under Stress

Autonomy

Team Collaboration

Unpredictable Situations Response

Education

Graduate of Accredited Nursing Program

BSN Preferred

Job 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.

Brief Description

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.
• Provides nursing care.
• 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.
• Demonstrates unit specific Charge Nurse competencies.
• Review Physician orders.

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and decision making.
• 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 work autonomously and as a team.
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient population.

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
• 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)
• Previous Medical/Surgical nursing experience
• Two (2)+ years RN Experience

Link to Employee Health Physical Demands

Link to Employee Health Physical Demands

Compensation

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.

Benefits

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