Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department

Fairview Health Services•Burnsville, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is hiring an upbeat and energetic Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, Minnesota. The ED is a Level 3 Trauma Center with 45 beds and serves a diverse patient population ranging from newborns to geriatric patients; approximately 20% of its volume is pediatric. The department reports an annual census of approximately 67,000 and processes 72,000 cases per year, averaging 203 patients daily. The care team includes emergency physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, ER technicians, health unit coordinators, transport staff, mental health associates, and case managers. The RN assesses, plans, delivers, and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients in accordance with policies, procedures, professional practice guidelines, and the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act. The RN coordinates care with the healthcare team and delegates responsibilities as appropriate. Position duties include assessment, care planning, interventions, and instruction. New positions have been added due to department volume and growth. This position is scheduled for 72 hours per pay period on 12-hour evening shifts from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., with every third weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).

Requirements

Minnesota RN licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through Health Care Providers.
Complete Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) for Healthcare Providers by the end of orientation.
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within one year of hire.
One year of RN experience in an Emergency Department, pediatric or adult critical care, or telemetry nursing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher.
Certification by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing as a CEN and/or a course in advanced trauma nursing (ATCN).
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) through Health Care Providers.
ED Charge Nurse experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs and identify expected nursing outcomes.
Collaborate with patients, families, and other healthcare team members to develop a nursing plan as part of an integrated, comprehensive plan of care.
Develop individualized plans based on age, social and cultural considerations, condition, and other relevant needs.
Evaluate care and patient responses to interventions and expected outcomes.
Collaborate and communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, and healthcare team members within and across care settings to promote partnership-based healthcare.
Advance care by utilizing standards, guidelines, care pathways, and continuous improvement to enhance patient outcomes.
Promote a culture of evidence-based practice.