RN General Nsg 9012

Ridgeview; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview Medical Center in Minnesota is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver individualized patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, in alignment with state standards and ANA guidelines.

The role includes direct nursing care, patient and family education, documentation, and participation in quality improvement. As Charge Nurse, you’ll coordinate staffing, supervise shifts and liaise with providers to ensure safe, effective care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and patient care standards.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient health problems and develops, implements and evaluates care plans.
• Provides nursing care and monitors patient status.
• Educates patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Documents and maintains accurate medical records and reports.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and patient advocacy.
• Collaborates with peers and providers to enhance nursing practice.
• Demonstrates competencies in Med/Surg nursing.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
• As Charge Nurse, manages patient flow and staffing and liaises with staff and providers.

Skills

Critical thinking

Autonomy

Teamwork

Multitasking

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

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

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 Med/Surg.
• 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 providers.
• Demonstrates unit specific Charge Nurse competencies.
• 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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