RN General Nsg 8960

Ridgeview Medical Center; Arlington (MN); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ridgeview Medical Center in Minnesota is seeking an experienced RN to deliver individualized patient care using the full nursing process. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care in accordance with Ridgeview standards and ANA practice.

You will provide nursing care, educate patients and families, document medical records, and advocate for patients while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team; charge nurse duties may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current MN RN licensure or pending MN licensure by endorsement.
• BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross.
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• TNCC or equivalent trauma education within 1 year of hire.
• PALS certification within 1 year of hire.

Responsabilités

• Assess patient health problems and develop care plans.
• Provide nursing care and documentation.
• Educate patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Act as patient advocate and coordinate community resources.
• Contribute to professional development of peers and staff.
• Demonstrate Med/Surg nursing competencies.

Connaissances

Critical thinking

Autonomy

Teamwork

English communication

Formation

RN licensure

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Description du poste

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:

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

When functioning as a Charge Nurse:

1. Manages flow of patients through inpatient and/or outpatient departments.
2. Assigns resources to care for patients and arranges staffing to ensure safe patient care.
3. Provides work direction and addresses issues during the shift.
4. Acts as a liaison between staff, patients, and providers.
5. Demonstrates unit specific Charge Nurse competencies.
6. Review providers orders.

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrate critical thinking and decision making
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team, including during cares, admitting, discharge planning
• 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
• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions

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
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within one year of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor' of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Previous RN experience in Medical/Surgical or Emergency Department
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
• Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (MEDSURG-BC)

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