Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department

Fairview Health Services•Burnsville, MN

8d•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 Emergency Department is a Level 3 Trauma Center with 45 beds and a yearly census of approximately 67,000; the posting also states that the department processes 72,000 cases per year and sees an average of 203 patients daily. The team includes emergency physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, ER technicians, health unit coordinators, transport staff, mental health associates, and case managers. The RN provides emergency nursing care to a diverse patient population spanning newborns through geriatric patients and a broad range of medical problems. Approximately 20% of the department’s volume is pediatric. The RN assesses patients, plans and delivers care, evaluates outcomes, coordinates with the healthcare team, and delegates responsibilities as appropriate. These duties are performed in accordance with organizational policies and procedures, professional practice guidelines, and the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act. The role is part of an expansion in response to department volume and growth. This position is scheduled for 48 hours per pay period, working 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.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.
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification within one year of hire.
At least 1 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 completion of an advanced trauma nursing course (ATCN).
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) through Health Care Providers.
ED Charge Nurse experience.

Responsibilities

Assess assigned patients and plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing care.
Provide emergency nursing care to patients across age groups and with a range of medical problems.
Coordinate care with members of the healthcare team.
Delegate responsibilities to others as appropriate.
Perform nursing responsibilities in accordance with policies, procedures, professional practice guidelines, and the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act.