Registered Nurse - Float Critical Care Mpls
About The Position
Coordinates and provides family-centered nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents using the nursing process. The Registered Nurse is accountable for professional practice, including independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions performed in collaboration with other health team members. The Minneapolis critical care float team works within the pediatric intensive care unit and cardiovascular intensive care unit, with the opportunity to expand skills over time and support other areas, including the emergency department and post-anesthesia care unit. Patients have a variety of acute and chronic illnesses, including respiratory, neurological, and cardiovascular conditions; many require assisted ventilation, and some require continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). The team values teamwork, open communication, safety, respect, learning, and professional growth. Care incorporates the Comfort Promise to minimize procedural pain whenever possible and a family-centered approach that considers social, economic, and cultural diversity.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current Minnesota RN licensure.
- Current BLS certification.
- One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting.
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, or obtain it during orientation.
- Obtain any department-specific required qualifications within six months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and provide family-centered nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents using the nursing process.
- Perform independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions in collaboration with other health team members.
- Provide critical care nursing support in the pediatric intensive care unit and cardiovascular intensive care unit.
- Support other areas, including the emergency department and post-anesthesia care unit, as skills expand.
Benefits
- The position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits.
- Positions requiring night, weekend, or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.
