RN-Emergency Department Inpatient Nurse (EDIN)

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department Inpatient Nurse (EDIN) role monitors and cares for inpatients who have been admitted while they wait for an inpatient bed. The role uses a multidisciplinary approach to emergencies and is cross-trained to the Observation Unit. It provides medical/surgical nursing experience in the emergency department setting. After one year in the role, the RN may have an opportunity to cross-train and transition into the emergency department. The RN assesses, plans, delivers, and evaluates nursing care for assigned patient populations in accordance with organizational policies and procedures, professional practice guidelines, and the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act. The RN coordinates care with other members of the health care team and delegates responsibilities as appropriate. This position is 60 hours per two-week pay period (0.75 FTE), with 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and an every-third-weekend rotation. The position is at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Requirements

Minnesota RN license.
BLS certification.
Associate degree (AD).

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Monitor and care for inpatients admitted while waiting for an inpatient bed.
Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patient populations.
Follow organizational policies and procedures, professional practice guidelines, and the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act.
Coordinate care with members of the health care team.
Delegate responsibilities to others as appropriate.