RN Endo Temporary

Ridgeview; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview Medical Center in Minnesota is seeking a compassionate registered nurse to deliver individualized patient care using the nursing process, from assessment through evaluation, in accordance with state standards and ANA guidelines.

The role includes direct nursing care, patient and family education, documentation, and participation in quality improvement, with potential charge nurse duties to manage patient flow and coordinate staffing.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Three years of medical/surgical experience in acute care.
• Current Minnesota nursing license or permit from another state while license is in process.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
• ACLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health problems and develop, implement and evaluate 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 of Endoscopy.
• Cleans and disinfects instruments and accessories after use, when on‑call and as a back‑up for Endoscopy Assistant I & II or Instrument Tech.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Manage flow of patients through inpatient and/or outpatient departments as Charge Nurse.
• Assign resources to care for patients and arrange staffing to ensure safe patient care.
• Provide work direction and address issues during the shift.
• Act as a liaison between staff, patients, and physicians.
• Demonstrates unit specific Charge Nurse competencies.
• Review Physician orders.

Skills

Critical thinking

Autonomy

Teamwork

Decision making

High stress

English communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

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

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.
• 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 of Endoscopy.
• Cleans and disinfects instruments and accessories after use, when on‑call and as a back‑up for Endoscopy Assistant I & II or Instrument Tech.
• 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
• Three years of medical/surgical experience in acute care

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 Healthcare Provider CPR certification
• ACLS Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Endoscopy experience

Physical Demands

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