Registered Nurse (RN) – Critical Care Float Pool

Fairview Health Services•Edina, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Critical Care Float Pool at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota. The position provides nursing care across multiple units, primarily the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Emergency Department (ED), and less frequently Neuro, Cardiac Telemetry, Surgical, and Intermediate Care (IMC) units. Cross-training in additional areas, such as Post-Partum, EmPath, or Endoscopy, may be available if operational needs require it. The role is suited to an engaging colleague who can multitask and work collaboratively with a team of nurses. The position is 0.75 FTE, or 60 hours every two weeks, with 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The schedule includes a rotation every third weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Critical Care Float Pool nurses receive an additional $2.00 per hour. The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, delivers, and evaluates nursing care for assigned patient populations. The RN coordinates care with the healthcare team, delegates responsibilities as appropriate, and performs duties in accordance with policies, procedures, professional practice guidelines, and the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act. Fairview is a nonprofit healthcare network and part of M Health Fairview, a partnership among the University of Minnesota, M Physicians, and Fairview Health Services.

Requirements

One year of current critical care (ICU) experience.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
One year of experience.

Responsibilities

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