RN Outpatient Observation (will consider new grads)

Fairview Health Services•Edina, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is seeking enthusiastic Registered Nurses for its Extended Recovery & Short Stay Unit at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota. The 32-bed unit serves adult patients with a broad range of medical needs, including chest pain, back pain, gastroenteritis, and post-procedural and post-surgical care. It is a fast-paced setting with an average patient stay of 24–36 hours. The unit focuses on improving processes, patient flow, and the patient and family experience. Patients are managed by hospitalists, surgeons, and interventionists, with specialists consulted as needed. The team emphasizes collaboration, daily interdisciplinary huddles, patient-centered communication, bedside shift reports, and timely responses to call lights. The goal is to provide safe and effective care in the shortest amount of time. 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 healthcare team and delegates responsibilities as appropriate. New graduates will be considered. This position is 48 hours every two weeks on the night shift, from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., in eight-hour shifts. The schedule includes every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).

Requirements

Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
One year of experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs and identify expected nursing outcomes.
Collaborate with patients, families, and other health team members to develop a nursing plan as part of an integrated, comprehensive 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.
Collaborate and communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, and healthcare team members within and across care settings to promote partnership-based healthcare.
Advance care by using standards, guidelines, care pathways, and continuous improvement to enhance patient outcomes.
Promote a culture of evidence-based practice.
Coordinate care with members of the healthcare team and delegate responsibilities as appropriate.