Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg Neurology

Fairview Health Services•Maplewood, MN

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Med/Surg Neurology Unit at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, Minnesota. The position is open to new graduates and is a 0.7 FTE role (56 hours per pay period), with 8-hour night shifts, every other weekend, and a variable weekday schedule. St. John’s Hospital is a 184-bed facility offering a range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. The 31-bed unit cares for approximately 30 patients daily and includes medical telemetry and neuro/telemetry patients. Care includes support for a variety of surgeries and specialty procedures, such as bowel resections, amputations, and complex wound care, as well as patients with transient ischemic attacks, strokes, confusion, seizures, and VP shunt placements. Nurses are Stroke Certified through the Joint Commission, and the role offers the opportunity to acquire Med/Surg or Neuro certifications. The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, delivers, and evaluates nursing care for assigned patient populations in accordance with policies, procedures, professional practice guidelines, and the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act. The RN coordinates care with the health care team and delegates responsibilities as appropriate. Fairview offers benefits that include medical, dental, and vision coverage; PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time; tuition reimbursement; and retirement benefits. Compensation is determined within the applicable union agreement range and may be influenced by factors including FTE, skills, knowledge, education, and qualifying experience.

Requirements

Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Minnesota Registered Nurse license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
One year of experience.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association; some positions may require ACLS depending on the unit and patient population.

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs and identify expected nursing outcomes.
Collaborate with patients, families, and health team members to develop a nursing plan within an integrated, comprehensive plan of care.
Develop individualized plans based on age, social and cultural considerations, condition, and other relevant needs.
Evaluate care, patient responses to interventions, and expected outcomes.
Communicate and collaborate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, and health care team members across care settings to promote partnership-based health care.
Advance care using standards, guidelines, care pathways, and continuous improvement to enhance patient outcomes.
Promote a culture of evidence-based practice.
Coordinate care with members of the health care team and delegate responsibilities as appropriate.
Perform nursing responsibilities in accordance with policies, procedures, professional practice guidelines, and the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act.