RN Outpatient Observation

Fairview Health Services • Edina, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is seeking enthusiastic registered nurses for its Extended Recovery & Short Stay Unit at the Edina, Minnesota campus of Fairview Southdale Hospital. 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. The unit is fast-paced, with an average patient stay of 24–36 hours, and focuses on improving processes, patient flow, and the patient and family experience.

Patients are managed by hospitalists, surgeons, and interventionists, with specialty consultations as needed. The team emphasizes collaboration through daily huddles involving RNs, physicians, Social Work, and PT/OT. Care practices include Bedside Shift Report, communication with patients using Care Boards, and timely responses to call lights. The goal is to provide safe, effective, patient-centered care in the shortest amount of time.

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 72 hours every two weeks on night shift, working 12-hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every third 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 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 health care team members within and across care settings to promote partnership-based health care.
• 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 health care team and delegate responsibilities as appropriate.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• PTO/vacation
• Safe and Sick Time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits
• Potential sign-on bonus if the role is eligible and an approved program is in place at the time of offer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed