Peds

Fairview Range•Grand Rapids, MN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients and families on the Medical/Surgical/Pediatric unit. Here's what you'll do when you join us: Complete admission assessment according to unit policy, utilizing past medical history, therapeutic communication, and physical assessment. Identify nursing diagnosis/collaborative problems to determine appropriate interventions within the accepted standards of care. Initiate and document discharge and transfer planning facilitate "Patient Centered" communication and care. Assume patient care responsibilities by organizing workload and remaining flexible to change. Communicate professionally and effectively with patients, families, and staff to ensure "Patient Centered" coordination of care. Ensure plan of care is consistent with nursing standards and hospital policy and procedures. Participate in quality assurance activities to evaluate and improve patient care. Promote an environment that encourages individual growth and heightens professional practice. Participate in professional growth and self-development activities to ensure accountability for own professional nursing practice. Participate in staff meetings, committees, and special projects; actively contribute to Acute Care's quality and development. Collaborate with and delegate to ancillary/support professional staff as appropriate; assure adherence to scope of practice.

Requirements

Current registration with the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
Current or past clinical experience preferred in acute Med/Surg/Peds Nursing with abilities to care for adult or geriatric patients with total joint/orthopedic, general medical and general surgical conditions.
Demonstrate abilities to manage multiple priorities, organize the work load; includes critical thinking, delegation skills and respectful communication.
Experience in assessing the individual needs of the adult/geriatric or pediatric patients and developing appropriate written plans of care.
Current BLS Certification or able to complete within one month.
Current ACLS Certification or able to complete within six months and maintain certification.
Demonstrate ability to follow and adhere to Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital policies, vision, mission and values.
Maintain reliable and consistent attendance.
Perform other related duties as required. This list is not all-inclusive and any other task or job may be assigned in the future.

Responsibilities

Complete admission assessment according to unit policy, utilizing past medical history, therapeutic communication, and physical assessment.
Identify nursing diagnosis/collaborative problems to determine appropriate interventions within the accepted standards of care.
Initiate and document discharge and transfer planning facilitate "Patient Centered" communication and care.
Assume patient care responsibilities by organizing workload and remaining flexible to change.
Communicate professionally and effectively with patients, families, and staff to ensure "Patient Centered" coordination of care.
Ensure plan of care is consistent with nursing standards and hospital policy and procedures.
Participate in quality assurance activities to evaluate and improve patient care.
Promote an environment that encourages individual growth and heightens professional practice.
Participate in professional growth and self-development activities to ensure accountability for own professional nursing practice.
Participate in staff meetings, committees, and special projects; actively contribute to Acute Care's quality and development.
Collaborate with and delegate to ancillary/support professional staff as appropriate; assure adherence to scope of practice.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Tuition reimbursement and scholarship/grant opportunities
Health, dental, vision, & life insurance kick in on the first of the month after 30 days of employment
Generous paid time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance
STDB (short term disability bank)
401K with employer contributions
Shift Differential
12-hour day/night rotations
Every 3rd Weekend Rotation
Experience Pay Given
Employee Referral Program