RN - Intermediate Care Float Pool

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview Health Services is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) on the Intermediate Care Float Pool at the M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center – West Bank Campus in Minneapolis, MN. The Intermediate Care Float Pool RN will provide care to medical surgical adult patients with sophisticated medical conditions that require close observation, monitoring, and interventions. This unique department is a specialty group comprised of highly skilled experts that support patient care throughout the hospital. The M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center is committed to delivering outstanding healthcare in a setting where we specialize in innovation. We continually aim to improve our patients’ lives by delivering outstanding outcomes using groundbreaking technology and treatments while balancing patient needs. Our partnership with the University of Minnesota Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians provides the platform to specialize in breakthrough treatments, surgical techniques, lifesaving therapies and clinical trials to bring the newest insights to patient care. Our team is prepared to work with a variety of complex, high acuity adult patient diagnoses. You will float to General Med/Surg, Orthopedic Med/Surg, IMC, Acute Rehab Center, Transitional Care Unit, and the Emergency Department! Adaptability, willingness to learn, and critical thinking skills are all important to be successful in this position. We are looking for someone who will excel in a fast-paced environment, someone who knows how to problem solve, who is flexible and collaborative, and who is dedicated to always putting the patient first. The ability to problem solve effectively, adapt to a constantly evolving environment, and to work under stress in a variety of situations is key. The RN is responsible and accountable for patient assessment, analysis, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention application, and the identification and evaluation of outcomes for patients of all ages and populations. The RN is responsible for performing these responsibilities in accordance with all policy, procedures, professional practice guidelines and the MN Nurse Practice Act: Providing care in an empathetic, equal opportunity manner that is crucial to patients and family’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights. Conducting ongoing assessments as determined by patient’s condition and/or the hospital policies, procedures or protocols and prioritizes care accordingly. Establishing and implementing nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation, evaluation, and discharge. Prioritizing, delegating, and maintaining oversight of duties and responsibilities of other staff members as a team leader. Maintaining confidentiality in matters related to patient, family, and facility. Demonstrating the ability to deliver care or service by adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served. Collaborating with patients, families, and health care team members.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing
Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Valid RN License from MN Board of Nursing
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire
2 years of Med/Surg or Critical Care RN experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher
1 year of Telemetry Experience
1 year of Peripheral IV start experience
1 year of Emergency Department, Intermediate, or Progressive Care Unit Experience

Responsibilities

Providing care to medical surgical adult patients with sophisticated medical conditions that require close observation, monitoring, and interventions.
Providing care in an empathetic, equal opportunity manner that is crucial to patients and family’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights.
Conducting ongoing assessments as determined by patient’s condition and/or the hospital policies, procedures or protocols and prioritizes care accordingly.
Establishing and implementing nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation, evaluation, and discharge.
Prioritizing, delegating, and maintaining oversight of duties and responsibilities of other staff members as a team leader.
Maintaining confidentiality in matters related to patient, family, and facility.
Demonstrating the ability to deliver care or service by adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
Collaborating with patients, families, and health care team members.