RN/ Registered Nurse (HOPE-BP Program)

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

6d•Remote

About The Position

Fairview is seeking a Registered Nurse to support the HOPE-BP (Home Observation Postpartum Elevated Blood Pressure) Program. The RN manages patients enrolled in the program by remotely monitoring and managing postpartum blood pressures for patients with chronic hypertension or hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, following the RN Remote Postpartum Hypertension Medication Titration protocol and standing orders established by a licensed practitioner. This is a part-time position at 0.15 FTE (12 hours every two weeks). Scheduled hours are Monday through Friday, 4:30 PM–6:30 PM, and Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. After training, the role is fully remote. Training takes place in person during regular business hours and requires at least five onsite training shifts.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
Five years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, or women’s health.
Experience assessing and managing patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and providing comprehensive postpartum nursing care.
Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to identify, assess, and appropriately escalate urgent and emergent patient conditions.
Excellent communication and patient education skills.
Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Experience in postpartum care or hypertension management programs.
Previous experience with telehealth or remote patient management.
Certification in inpatient obstetrics (RNC-OB) or maternal-newborn nursing (RNC-MNN).
Familiarity with clinical protocols, standing orders, and medication titration processes.

Responsibilities

Enroll eligible patients in the HOPE-BP program and educate them about participation, blood pressure monitoring, and follow-up expectations.
Manage a caseload of postpartum patients through remote monitoring of blood pressure readings and symptoms, providing timely assessment, intervention, and escalation as appropriate.
Manage blood pressure treatment according to standing orders, clinical protocols, and medication titration guidelines.
Promptly escalate hypertensive crises and other concerning clinical findings to the appropriate provider.
Ensure safe and appropriate patient discharge upon program completion.
Complete accurate, thorough, and timely documentation of patient care and interventions.
Coordinate communication with patients and primary care or obstetric providers at program completion.
Identify and communicate with eligible patients about participation in associated research programs.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support continuity and quality of care.