Registered Nurse - Surgical/Neuro ICU

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for our Neuro Surgical ICU Department at our M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank location in Minneapolis, MN. This position will be working as a casual. The Surgical/Neuro ICU at the University of Minnesota Medical Center is a 16 bed unit that has adult surgical patients who require continuous monitoring including neurosurgery, transplant, and general surgery. We provide care to critically ill adult patients that have had surgery or trauma which require close observation and monitoring and interventions. We are looking for someone who will perform advanced monitoring using current technology, manage complex medication and infusion therapies, care for patient undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures/interventions on the unit, and they will demonstrate the ability to safely and accurately operate unit equipment. 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.

Requirements

One (1) year ICU experience – OR – 18 months recent medical-surgical experience in a hospital setting
MN RN License
BLS required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Bachelor of Arts in Nursing
One (1) year ICU experience
Certification in related specialty is highly desired
One year adult critical care experience is preferred
Certification by the American Association of Critical Care Nursing or in a related specialty is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Assessing patient needs and identifying expected nursing outcomes
Developing an individualized nursing plan of care
Implementing interventions as needed during treatment based on the plan of care
Evaluating care and patient response to interventions and expected outcomes
Using communication strategies to achieve desirable outcomes
Coordinating care with members of the health care team and delegating responsibilities to others as appropriate
Demonstrating the ability to advance care by utilizing standards, guidelines, care pathways, and continuous improvement to enhance patient outcomes
Promoting a culture of evidence based practice (EBP) by participating in a multitude of available opportunities
Performing these responsibilities in accordance with all policy, procedures, professional practice guidelines and the MN Nurse Practice Act