RN Med/Surg Ortho

Fairview Health Services; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Southdale Hospital's 3rd Floor Orthopedic Surgical Specialty Unit is a 26-bed unit focused on orthopedic care. The Registered Nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care for assigned populations, coordinating with the health care team to ensure an integrated plan.

The role operates on a 60-hour per pay period schedule with 12-hour day shifts (7:00 am–7:30 pm) and every third weekend.

Qualifications

• MN Registered Nurse license required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care for assigned patients.
• Coordinates care with the health care team and delegates tasks as appropriate.
• Develops an individualized plan based on age, condition and other needs.
• Evaluates patient response to interventions and outcomes.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and care team to promote partnership-based care.
• Delivers care using evidence-based practice and care pathways to improve outcomes.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

Education

BSN

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview Southdale Hospital offers care to people living and working in the southwest Twin Cities metro area. With more than 40 specialty services, we combine talents to balance innovative technologies and treatments with the art of medicine. Working together, we respectfully address the comprehensive needs of our patients and their families.

About this Unit:

The 3rd Floor Orthopedic Surgical Specialty Unit is a 26 bed adult Medical/Surgical unit focuses on patients with an orthopedic diagnosis and was completed in the Fall of 2021. Current employees have praised the balanced work environment, enjoy how the unit is team-oriented and highly effective, as well as appreciate the diversity of experience present in the team.

Schedule:

This position is 60 hours per pay period,12 hour day shifts (7:00am-7:30pm), with every third weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).

A Brief Overview

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for all assigned patient population(s). The RN is responsible for performing these responsibilities in accordance with all policy, procedures, professional practice guidelines and the MN Nurse Practice Act. The RN coordinates care with members of the health care team and delegates responsibilities to others as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient needs and identifies expected nursing outcomes.
• Collaborates with patient, family and other health team members to develop a nursing plan as part of an integrated, comprehensive plan of care
• Develops an individualized plan based on age, social and cultural considerations, condition and other relevant needs.
• Evaluates care and patient response to interventions and expected outcomes.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively and respectfully with the patient, family and members of the health care team within and across care settings to promote partnership-based health care
• Demonstrates the ability to advance care by utilizing standards, guidelines, care pathways and continuous improvement to enhance patient outcomes.
• Promotes a culture of evidence based practice (EBP)

Required Qualifications

• MN Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing
• 1 year experience

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/tcmnarn

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status