Registered Nurse (RN) - Transplant

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Solid Organ Transplant 7A unit at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This 18-bed unit cares for kidney, liver, and pancreas transplant recipients, as well as living donors and auto islet patients. The role is 0.75 FTE (60 hours every two weeks), with 12-hour night shifts and every third weekend rotation. Patient assignments may include two patients for fresh transplants; otherwise, assignments are typically three to four patients on days and evenings and four to five patients on nights. The University of Minnesota Medical Center is an integrated academic health care system comprising two hospitals and dozens of adult specialty clinics on the East and West banks of its Minneapolis campus. It is Fairview's flagship facility, providing breakthrough medicine and working to redefine community health. Newly graduated and novice nurses may participate in the Nurse Residency Program, which supports the transition from nursing school to hospital practice through structured, practice-based learning. The 12-month program includes eight hours of learning every two months and covers topics such as time management, interprofessional teaming, communication, wellbeing, social determinants of health, and critical thinking. Residents also receive mentorship, networking opportunities, and hands-on clinical experiences; virtual reality is being piloted as a formative learning experience.

Requirements

Minnesota RN license.
BLS certification.
Associate degree.
Ability to problem-solve effectively, adapt to a changing environment, and work under stress in a variety of situations.

Nice To Haves

BSN or higher.
Certification in a related specialty.
One year of current medical/surgical RN experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
Coordinate care with the healthcare team.
Delegate responsibilities appropriately.
Adhere to policies, procedures, and the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act.
Adapt to a fast-paced, evolving environment and use critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Work collaboratively and put patients first.