Registered Nurse - Med/Surg 5 IMC

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Med/Surg 5 Intermediate Care Unit at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center – West Bank Campus in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The unit has 24 beds and cares for adult medical-surgical and intermediate-care patients with complex conditions requiring close observation, monitoring, and intervention. Patient diagnoses and care needs include sepsis, overdoses and withdrawals, spine surgeries, telemetry, continuous IV infusions of anti-dysrhythmic and vasoactive drugs, complex medication and infusion therapies, pneumonia, and altered mental status. The RN is accountable for patient assessment, analysis, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and identification and evaluation of outcomes for patients of all ages and populations. Care is provided in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, professional practice guidelines, and the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act. The position is 0.6 FTE (48 hours every two weeks), with 8-hour evening shifts and an every-other-weekend rotation (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). The unit is part of M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center, which emphasizes innovation and works in partnership with the University of Minnesota Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians. Fairview is a nonprofit healthcare network offering a broad portfolio of healthcare services.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing.
Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Valid RN license from the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
ACLS certification required within one year of hire.
Adaptability, willingness to learn, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, problem-solve, remain flexible and collaborative, and prioritize patients.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher.
One year of current Med/Surg experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Conduct ongoing patient assessments based on patient condition and applicable hospital policies, procedures, or protocols, and prioritize care accordingly.
Establish and implement nursing care plans for assigned patient populations through assessment, development, activation, evaluation, and discharge.
Prioritize and delegate duties, and maintain oversight of other staff members’ responsibilities as a team leader.
Maintain confidentiality regarding patients, families, and the facility.
Adjust care and service approaches to reflect the developmental level and cultural differences of the population served.
Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Apply nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, interventions, and evaluation of outcomes for patients of all ages and populations.