RN - St. Paul Clinic 0.7 FTE

Gillette Children's•Saint Paul, MN

10h•$40 - $68•Onsite

About The Position

Gillette Children’s is hiring a Registered Nurse for its main St. Paul Clinic. This position is 0.7 FTE (56 hours per pay period), scheduled Monday through Friday on the day shift. The RN administers family-centered nursing care, advises patients on health maintenance and disease prevention, and supports patients in navigating the health care system in ways responsive to their developmental, cultural, emotional, medical, surgical, or rehabilitative needs and those of their families. The nurse delivers patient care using the nursing process, coordinates care and between-visit needs, prepares for clinic visits by reviewing records and images, and communicates with patients, families, colleagues, and other providers. The position also includes patient and family education, independent clinical judgment, supervision and delegation as appropriate, compliance with policies and infection-prevention practices, participation in department and committee activities, and professional development and quality improvement work. The hourly wage is $39.86–$68.13, depending on factors including relevant experience, education, certification and licensure, and internal equity. Gillette offers a competitive benefits package, including a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits for employees at 0.5 FTE and above.

Requirements

Documentation of completion of a professional nursing program (RN program).
Current Registered Nurse license through the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, except for Telehealth RNs. A candidate with valid CPR through another organization accepted by Gillette may begin employment but must complete American Heart Association BLS within one month of employment.
For RNs performing moderate sedation, current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required. PALS must be obtained by the end of orientation if moderate sedation responsibilities are included during orientation, or within three months of completing moderate sedation training.
Interest in working with people with short-term or long-term disabilities that begin in childhood.
Physical ability to work the required hours and meet the position’s physical demands.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize.
Ability to complete accurate, thorough, specialty-based assessments.
Basic keyboarding and computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Orthopedics.
One year of relevant RN experience in an outpatient clinic setting.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing or another health-related field.
Prior nursing experience in a health-related setting.
Nursing specialty certification relevant to the position, such as Pediatrics, Palliative & Holistic Nursing, or Care Management.

Responsibilities

Deliver patient care that optimizes health status and outcomes using the nursing process, including assessments, individualized evidence-based care plans, interventions, documentation, prioritization, and evaluation.
Communicate patient-related nursing information to support informed decisions by patients, families, colleagues, and other health care providers.
Manage patient needs between visits and coordinate care.
Prepare for clinics by reviewing current and outside records and images and communicating about patients’ plans of care.
Provide family-centered nursing care and health education tailored to patient, family, cultural, and community needs.
Identify learning needs, implement and evaluate teaching plans, and provide specialty-focused patient education.
Promote health in a safe environment and adapt to clinic workflow and staffing needs according to patient care needs and available resources.
Exercise independent judgment; supervise, delegate, and provide care according to personnel capabilities and limitations and patient acuity.
Identify and apply evidence-based improvements in daily work.
Interpret and follow organizational policies, procedures, regulations, and professional and community standards; protect health information confidentiality, maintain professional boundaries, and follow infection-prevention practices.
Contribute to a healthy work environment and represent the department in committees, task forces, unit activities, or other work groups; disseminate relevant information and decisions.
Attend at least 75% of department staff meetings and at least 75% of committee meetings.
Support Clinical Shared Governance initiatives and contribute to the department’s professional environment and productivity.
Maintain professional competence, pursue growth, contribute to others’ development, and communicate appropriately.
Apply basic research methods in continuous quality improvement, make progress toward goals, and perform chart audits and reviews as needed for quality improvement compliance and metrics.