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 cares for adult patients with a broad range of medical needs, including chest pain, back pain, gastroenteritis, and post-procedural and post-surgical needs. The average patient stay is 24–36 hours. The unit is fast-paced and focused on improving processes, patient flow, and the patient and family experience. Patients are managed by hospitalists, surgeons, and interventionists, with other specialties consulted as needed. The unit emphasizes teamwork and collaboration, including daily huddles with RNs, physicians, Social Work, and PT/OT. Care practices include Bedside Shift Report, communication using Care Boards, and timely responses to call lights. The team aims to provide safe, effective, patient-centered care efficiently. The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, delivers, and evaluates nursing care for assigned patient populations 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. This position is scheduled for 60 hours every two weeks on night shift, with 12-hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. and every third weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). New graduates will be considered.

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 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.
Communicate and collaborate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, and health care team members within and 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 members of the health care team and delegate responsibilities as appropriate.