RN Training Program - Birth Center

Northfield Hospital + Clinics; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for an RN to join the RN Training Program at the Birth Center. This program is aimed at new RN graduates or those with limited OB experience. The role involves hands-on training and provides the opportunity for career advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Pension Plan with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• Current RN license and AHA BLS certification are required.
• Certifications must be obtained within 6 months if not current.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care for maternal and newborn patients.
• Assesses patient conditions and documents evaluations.
• Implements nursing interventions to achieve patient outcomes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Education

Current RN license with the Minnesota Board of Nursing

Current AHA BLS certification

Current NRP certification

Current ACLS certification

Job description

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This position is designed for new RN graduates or RNs with less than one year of OB experience, or no OB experience. The role offers hands-on OB training during the first year, with 8- or 12-hour shifts. After 18 months, if the RN successfully meets all standards, they will transition to casual call status. RN Training Program staff are encouraged to apply for open full-time positions when available. As a casual call employee, the RN is required to work two shifts per department schedule (8 or 12 hours), with one shift falling on a weekend (according to the 4- or 6-week cycle). Additionally, one extra shift per quarter must be picked up, as needed, to cover department needs such as sick calls, uncovered shifts, or to assist with high census.

Job Summary

In the RN Training Program position, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct professional nursing care for maternal and newborn patients by utilizing nursing knowledge and critical thinking skills. Performs technical nursing functions, utilizes the nursing process to assess patient status, develop, implement, and evaluate patient care. Ensures a therapeutic and safe environment for patients and families within the guidelines and policies of the department and the philosophy of the organization. This position provides age-specific and developmentally appropriate care for neonate, adolescent, and adult patients.

Compensation

We are committed to providing wage ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on FTE, market analysis, and internal equity considerations. The flat rate hourly amount for this position is $40.25. This amount reflects the base salary for this position.

Key Accountabilities

Patient assessment

• Assesses patient’s condition based upon observation, examination, and / or interview, laboratory findings, and other pertinent information
• Completes assessment in specified time frame.
• Identifies and consistently recognizes changes in normal and abnormal parameters in the patient’s physiological and psychological condition.
  
  

Patient care planning

• Uses professional judgement and critical thinking to prepare, prioritize and execute the patient’s plan of care consistent with patient assessment data and physician’s treatment plans and professional standards of evidence based practice.
• Directs and delegates support personnel in implementing patient’s plan of care, provides supervision and guidance.
  
  

Patient interventions

• Implements nursing interventions to achieve progress toward expected patient outcomes or to stabilize a patient’s condition and / or prevent complications.
• Consistently follows patient care and facility policy and procedures in performance of one’s duties.
• Renders professional nursing care including administering medications, starting intravenous fluids and blood products.
• Performs all technical skills required for unit patient population such as, but not limited to IV venipuncture, restraint application, sterile dressings, etc.
  
  

Evaluation of care

• Evaluates and documents patient’s response to nursing care and modifies or revises treatment plans, and / or contacts physicians as circumstances require.
• Documentation reflects evaluation of patient response to nursing actions.
  
  

Provides patient education

• Provides and documents patient / family education based on diagnosis, treatment plan or prescribed medical regimen in accordance with patient / family readiness and ability to learn.
  
  

Required Qualifications

For Labor/Delivery RNs

• Current RN license with the Minnesota Board of Nursing, in good standing
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification for Health Care Providers (if not current will need to obtain in the first 6 months).
• Current NRP certification (if not current will need to obtain in the first 6 months).
• Current STABLE certification (if not current will need to obtain in the first 6 months).
• Current ACLS certification (if not current will need to obtain in the first 6 months).
• Basic Electronic Fetal Monitoring (if not current will need to obtain in the first 6 months).
  
  

For Post-Partum RNs

• Current RN license with the Minnesota Board of Nursing, in good standing
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification for Health Care Providers (if not current will need to obtain in the first 6 months).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-5 years of Labor/Delivery experience
  
  

Schedule

• 60 hours per two-week pay period
• 7:00am-7:30pm or 7:00pm-7:30am
• Weekend rotation: Two weekends every six weeks
• Holiday rotation: Two of six holidays (never scheduled for two consecutive holidays)
  
  

Benefits

• Eligible for Shift Differential Pay in addition to base wage
• Paid Time Off accrued on first paycheck
• Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Discount Plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life, accidental death & dismemberment, disability insurance
• Pension Plan (PERA) with a 7.5% company match
• 457(b) retirement plans available
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-site Continuing Education
• Free on-site parking
• Other benefits include our Qualified Bilingual Staff Program, Employee Assistance Program, and a variety of savings opportunities, including cafeteria, scrubs, and OTC medication discount from our pharmacy.
  
  

Northfield Hospital + Clinics is an independent organization with over 800 employees. We are known for our positive work environment and quality patient care. We provide a full spectrum of services with our Hospital in Northfield, MN and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, and Kenyon, plus Urgent Care locations in Northfield and Lakeville.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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