Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg Float Pool

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview Health Services is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) on the Adult Med/Surg Float Pool at the M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center – West Bank Campus in Minneapolis, MN. The Adult Med/Surg Float Pool RN will provide care to medical surgical adult patients with medical conditions that require close observation, monitoring, and interventions. This unique department is a specialty group comprised of dedicated nurses that support patient care throughout the hospital. This position will be working 0.6 FTE (48 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 12 hours on the night shift with an every third weekend rotation (F,S,S) and a holiday rotation. As a Float Pool RN you will float to General Med/Surg, Orthopedic Med/Surg, the Acute Rehab Center and Transitional Care Unit. You will serve a complex, high acuity patient population where you make a difference for your community! 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. Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other. 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

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 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.