RN Outpatient Observation (Will Consider New Grads)

Ebenezer; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking enthusiastic RNs for their Extended Recovery & Short Stay Unit in Edina, Minnesota. This rewarding role involves caring for diverse adult patients with various medical needs in a fast-paced environment. The team-focused culture emphasizes collaboration and communication, ensuring that every patient receives timely and effective care. With a commitment to continuous improvement, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact patient outcomes positively. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional care and enhancing patient experiences in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• MN RN License required for this position.
• BLS certification is necessary for all applicants.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure optimal patient care.
• Document and update nursing care plans as needed.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Care Coordination

Nursing Interventions

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

MN Registered Nurse (RN) License

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview is searching for enthusiastic RNs looking for a rewarding career in our lively Extended Recovery & Short Stay Unit located at our Edina, Minnesota campus!

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:

Are you seeking the opportunity to gain experience in an Extended Recovery and Short Stay unit? If so, our RN's care for adult patients with a wide range of medical needs including conditions such as chest pain, back pain, gastroenteritis, as well as post-procedural and post-surgical patients. This 27-bed unit is fast-paced with an average length of patient stay of 24-36 hours. The unit is focused on continuously improving processes in order to provide an exceptional patient and family experience as well as improve patient flow.

About This Position:

The department is fast paced with many different types of patient populations. Patients are managed by both hospitalists as well as surgeons & interventionists; specialties consulted when needed.

The culture is one of teamwork & collaboration between ALL members of the team. We have daily huddles with RNs, MDs, Social Work & PT/OT to make sure each team member is working towards the same goal for the patients. The team is very patient centered with Bedside Shift Report, a focus on communication with patient using Care Boards, and a goal to always answer call lights timely for patient satisfaction. Our culture is to give the best care to our patients in the shortest amount of time that is safe & effective for the patient

This position is 48 hours every two weeks on evening shift (3pm-1130pm ), 8 hour shifts with every other weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).

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.
• Involves the patient, family and other health team members in gathering data.
• Uses an ongoing, systematic process to gather relevant information (biological, psychological, spiritual and social aspects) from patient and family.
• Analyzes data and information to identify potential risks, prioritize needs and determine priority problems.
• Identifies outcomes that are age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic and attainable.
• Validates these with patient, family and other health team members.
• Documents data and identified outcomes.
• Develops an individualized nursing plan of care.
• 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.
• Determines nursing interventions based on identified needs.
• Identifies interdisciplinary resources needed to assist in implementing the nursing plan of care.
• Prioritizes interventions based on patient acuity, available resources, and patient/family preferences and needs.
• Documents and updates the plan of care to assure continuity throughout the continuum of care
• Implements nursing interventions based on the plan of care.
• Provides care according to the plan, and in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and nursing practice guidelines.
• Coordinates nursing care with the care of all other health team members.
• Initiates age and culturally appropriate measures to support and meet patient needs while achieving expected outcomes.
• Initiates patient/family teaching as appropriate to age, readiness to learn and available resources.
• Collaborates, consults, or makes referrals if unable to perform safely and independently.
• Delegates direct and indirect patient care activities to appropriate personnel based on needs, condition, potential for risk/harm, complexity of the skill and predictability of the outcome.
• Assures all actions are based on scientific, ethical or ecological principles; proven effectiveness; past experience; practice standards; patient/family requests and values; or, legal parameters.
• Uses the full range of therapeutic modalities to support and augment the healing process, moving from least intensive and invasive to more, depending on need and context.
• Documents interventions according to practice guidelines.
• Anticipates, recognizes and responds to emergent situations.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing or BAN
• 1-3 years of experience
• Charge Nurse and preceptor 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.

EEO Statement

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

$41.69-$76.31 Hourly

Fairview is searching for enthusiastic RNs looking for a rewarding career in our lively Extended Recovery & Short Stay Unit located at our Edina, Minnesota campus!

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:

Are you seeking the opportunity to gain experience in an Extended Recovery and Short Stay unit? If so, our RN's care for adult patients with a wide range of medical needs including conditions such as chest pain, back pain, gastroenteritis, as well as post-procedural and post-surgical patients. This 27-bed unit is fast-paced with an average length of patient stay of 24-36 hours. The unit is focused on continuously improving processes in order to provide an exceptional patient and family experience as well as improve patient flow.

About This Position:

The department is fast paced with many different types of patient populations. Patients are managed by both hospitalists as well as surgeons & interventionists; specialties consulted when needed.

The culture is one of teamwork & collaboration between ALL members of the team. We have daily huddles with RNs, MDs, Social Work & PT/OT to make sure each team member is working towards the same goal for the patients. The team is very patient centered with Bedside Shift Report, a focus on communication with patient using Care Boards, and a goal to always answer call lights timely for patient satisfaction. Our culture is to give the best care to our patients in the shortest amount of time that is safe & effective for the patient

This position is 48 hours every two weeks on evening shift (3pm-1130pm ), 8 hour shifts with every other weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).

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.
• Involves the patient, family and other health team members in gathering data.
• Uses an ongoing, systematic process to gather relevant information (biological, psychological, spiritual and social aspects) from patient and family.
• Analyzes data and information to identify potential risks, prioritize needs and determine priority problems.
• Identifies outcomes that are age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic and attainable.
• Validates these with patient, family and other health team members.
• Documents data and identified outcomes.
• Develops an individualized nursing plan of care.
• 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.
• Determines nursing interventions based on identified needs.
• Identifies interdisciplinary resources needed to assist in implementing the nursing plan of care.
• Prioritizes interventions based on patient acuity, available resources, and patient/family preferences and needs.
• Documents and updates the plan of care to assure continuity throughout the continuum of care
• Implements nursing interventions based on the plan of care.
• Provides care according to the plan, and in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and nursing practice guidelines.
• Coordinates nursing care with the care of all other health team members.
• Initiates age and culturally appropriate measures to support and meet patient needs while achieving expected outcomes.
• Initiates patient/family teaching as appropriate to age, readiness to learn and available resources.
• Collaborates, consults, or makes referrals if unable to perform safely and independently.
• Delegates direct and indirect patient care activities to appropriate personnel based on needs, condition, potential for risk/harm, complexity of the skill and predictability of the outcome.
• Assures all actions are based on scientific, ethical or ecological principles; proven effectiveness; past experience; practice standards; patient/family requests and values; or, legal parameters.
• Uses the full range of therapeutic modalities to support and augment the healing process, moving from least intensive and invasive to more, depending on need and context.
• Documents interventions according to practice guidelines.
• Anticipates, recognizes and responds to emergent situations.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing or BAN
• 1-3 years of experience
• Charge Nurse and preceptor experience