ICU RN

HealthPartners•Hutchinson, MN

52d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional RN administers nursing care guided by the Nurse Practice Act and the policies and procedures of the organization. This role involves applying the nursing process to assess patient data, collaborating with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans, and evaluating patient progress towards identified outcomes. The RN is responsible for timely and comprehensive patient documentation, applying Evidence Based Practice and Quality of Care Standards, and adhering to Safe Patient Care Initiatives. The position also requires demonstrating stewardship of organizational resources, participating in committees and meetings to improve efficiency and patient care delivery, and committing to professional development through mandatory education and competencies. Punctuality, consistent attendance, appropriate delegation, and a professional, positive demeanor are expected. All employees are accountable for adhering to Hutchinson Health Employee Values, maintaining confidentiality, reporting health/medical errors, and observing Environment of Care policies.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved nursing program.
Current Minnesota RN license (will be primary source verified by HR).
Good oral and written communication skills required.
Critical thinking and the ability to manage time and prioritize tasks is required.

Nice To Haves

CPR (within 30 days of start date)
ACLS-required for all direct patient care RNs
Med/Surg and Birth Care-if not certified at time of hire, between year 1 and 2 of start date
All other RNs-if not certified at the time of hire, within 1 year of start date
PALS, PEARS or ENPC-required for ER, ICU, PACU, SDS If not certified at time of hire, within 1 year of start date
TNCC required for ER & ICU If not certified at time of hire, within 1 year of start date
Intermediate Fetal Monitoring-required for Birth Care If not certified at time of hire, within 2 years from start date
NRP-required for Birth Care If not certified at time of hire, within 1 year of start date
STABLE-required for Birth Care If not certified at time of hire, within 2 years from start date

Responsibilities

Applies the nursing process to assess pertinent data utilizing patient, family/designated caregivers and interdisciplinary input.
In collaboration with the patient, family, designated caregivers and interdisciplinary team the nurse develops and implements a plan of care with identified outcomes for the patient.
In collaboration with the patient, family/designated caregivers and the interdisciplinary team patient progress is evaluated relative to the plan of care.
The plan is modified and adjusted to meet identified outcomes and patient preferences.
Completed timely and comprehensive patient documentation, in accordance with service area standards.
Applies Evidence Based Practice and Quality of Care Standards to nursing practice.
Applies principles of Safe Patient Care Initiatives to delivery of patient care.
Demonstrates stewardship of organizational resources and applies to nursing practice.
Connects the practice of nursing to service area/organization initiatives through committee/project participation and attendance of service area/organization meetings.
As a member of the health care team looks for mechanisms to improve efficiency and patient care delivery.
Demonstrates a commitment to professional development through completion of mandatory education and annual service area competencies.
Demonstrates punctuality and consistent attendance record.
Appropriately delegates and provides supervisory oversight for support staff roles.
Demonstrates professionalism with a consistently supportive, positive demeanor in workplace interactions.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Maintains confidentiality of the organization and patients.
Reports any health/medical errors.
Observes all Environment of Care policies and reports safety risks or hazards immediately.