Registered Nurse Otolaryngology

HealthPartners•Saint Paul, MN

About The Position

Utilizes a systematic approach to nursing practice—including assessment, planning, nursing diagnosis, implementation, and evaluation—in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, scope of practice, recognized professional standards, and employer-specific protocols and policies. Supports multiple areas within a clinic setting, using strong interpersonal skills and flexibility while maintaining patient confidentiality and protecting patient rights. Resolves concerns or complaints regarding patient care or service. The role coordinates and delivers safe, ethical, culturally competent, evidence-based nursing care; develops and evaluates individualized care and education plans; documents care in the electronic health record; and collaborates with patients, caregivers, clinicians, and interdisciplinary team members to support continuity of care. It also includes telehealth management, professional development, quality improvement, ethical practice, and, when trained and assigned, helping orient colleagues and students.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; an associate degree or diploma is required.
Current Minnesota registered nurse licensure.
Submit an application to the Wisconsin Board of Nursing for Wisconsin registered nurse licensure upon hire and maintain that licensure.
Current BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association guidelines; online-only BLS certification is not accepted.
Knowledge of age-related growth and development needed to provide appropriate care and ensure patient safety.
Strong critical-thinking skills and ability to multitask.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain clinical skills and professional ethics in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
Critical thinking and excellent interpersonal skills.
Fluency in EPIC electronic medical record use.
Understanding of the Nurse Practice Act and scope of practice for various roles.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Ambulatory nursing experience.
One year of prior nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patient and caregiver needs, prioritize those needs using the nursing process, determine nursing diagnoses and outcomes, develop care plans, and continuously evaluate care.
Collect and interpret assessment data using appropriate evidence-based techniques and instruments, and communicate nursing diagnoses and patient status to patients, caregivers, and colleagues.
Develop outcomes-based plans of care that ensure continuity, account for age-related growth and development, and include individualized patient and caregiver education.
Coordinate, deliver, and delegate safe, ethical, culturally competent nursing care in a timely manner, using evidence-based interventions and treatments.
Revise diagnoses, outcomes, and plans of care based on ongoing assessment and patient response; involve patients, caregivers, and the healthcare team in evaluation as appropriate.
Provide comprehensive, individualized healthcare teaching using the teach-back method, and evaluate and document patient and caregiver understanding and response.
Participate in point-of-care improvements to support clinical quality, patient experience, nursing engagement, efficiency, and effective outcomes.
Document patient care and education accurately, completely, and promptly in the electronic health record; reassess and document changes to the plan of care.
Coordinate and communicate with patients, caregivers, clinicians, and interdisciplinary team members; identify resources needed to support continuity of care.
Delegate tasks consistent with the state Nurse Practice Act and the designee’s knowledge, skills, and abilities; direct, supervise, and evaluate unlicensed assistive personnel performing delegated nursing services.
Practice within applicable nursing laws, scope of practice, policies, and professional standards; maintain competency and participate in educational and professional development activities.
Provide telehealth management by using the nursing process and approved decision-making tools to assess patient needs based on symptoms and history.
Engage in self-evaluation, seek and provide constructive feedback, contribute to a supportive work environment, and participate in team meetings, training, and practice development.
Use quality improvement data, evidence-based practice, and research to guide decisions and improve nursing practice and patient outcomes.
Adhere to professional ethics and codes of conduct, maintain appropriate therapeutic boundaries, protect privacy, comply with applicable requirements, and report concerns through established channels.
When trained and working in the role, support the orientation and development of new colleagues and students by identifying learning needs, implementing orientation plans, validating competence, providing feedback, and serving as a role model.
Perform other tasks as required or assigned.
Maintain regular and timely attendance, comply with safety practices, complete mandatory education and organizational requirements, and support the Corporate Integrity Program.