Per Diem RN - Float Critical Care Mpls

Children’s Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

68d

About The Position

Coordinates and provides family-centered nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents using the nursing process. The RN is accountable for professional practice, including independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions performed in collaboration with other health team members.

The Minneapolis critical care float team works within the pediatric intensive care unit and cardiovascular intensive care unit. Team members may expand their skills over time to support other areas, including the emergency department and post-anesthesia care unit. Patients have a variety of acute and chronic illnesses, including respiratory, neurological, and cardiovascular conditions; many require assisted ventilation, and some require continuous renal replacement therapy. The team emphasizes teamwork, open communication, safety, respect, learning, and professional growth. Care incorporates the Comfort Promise to minimize procedural pain when possible and a family-centered approach that considers social, economic, and cultural diversity.

This is an MNA contract position. An informational meeting with the Patient Care Manager is required before the position is awarded.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Minnesota RN licensure.
• Current BLS certification.
• One year of experience within the last two years working with a specialized patient population.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, or obtain it during orientation.
• Complete an informational meeting with the Patient Care Manager before the position is awarded.
• Obtain any department-specific required qualifications within six months of employment.
• Additional certifications may be required depending on the unit.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide family-centered nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents using the nursing process.
• Perform independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions in collaboration with other health team members.
• Provide critical care nursing support in the pediatric intensive care unit and cardiovascular intensive care unit; staff may expand skills to support the emergency department and post-anesthesia care unit.
• Work in accordance with the team’s focus on safety, communication, respect, learning, and minimizing procedural pain.

Benefits

• The position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits.
• Positions requiring night, weekend, or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed