RN - Intensive Care Unit

Fairview Health Services•Maplewood, MN

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Intensive Care Unit at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, Minnesota. The position is 48 hours per two weeks on the night shift, with 12-hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. and an every-third-weekend rotation. St. John’s Hospital is a 184-bed facility offering a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. Its growing ICU has 20 adult beds and serves a medical-surgical and cardiac specialty population, with an average daily census of 14. The hospital describes its environment as warm and inviting, supported by innovative technology and the expertise of its specialists, nurses, and staff. The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, delivers, and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients in accordance with policies, procedures, professional practice guidelines, and the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act. The RN coordinates care with the health care team and delegates responsibilities as appropriate.

Requirements

Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license.
At least 2 years of acute care RN experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association; some positions may require ACLS depending on the unit and patient population.
RN critical care experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs and identify expected nursing outcomes.
Collaborate with patients, families, and health team members to develop a nursing plan as part of a comprehensive, integrated plan of care.
Develop individualized plans based on age, social and cultural considerations, condition, and other relevant needs.
Evaluate care and patient responses to interventions and expected outcomes.
Communicate and collaborate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, and health care team members across care settings to promote partnership-based health care.
Use standards, guidelines, care pathways, and continuous improvement to advance care and enhance patient outcomes.
Promote a culture of evidence-based practice.
Coordinate care with health care team members and delegate responsibilities as appropriate.
Perform nursing responsibilities in accordance with policies, procedures, professional practice guidelines, and the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act.