RN Outpatient Observation

Fairview Health Services•Edina, MN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for assigned patient populations in a fast-paced outpatient observation department serving diverse patient populations. Patients are managed by hospitalists, surgeons, and interventionists, with other specialties consulted as needed. The RN coordinates care with the health care team and delegates responsibilities as appropriate, following applicable policies, procedures, professional practice guidelines, and the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act. The department emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and patient-centered care. Daily huddles bring together RNs, physicians, social work, and PT/OT to coordinate patient goals. Care practices include bedside shift reporting, communication with patients through care boards, and timely responses to call lights, with a focus on safe, effective care delivered efficiently. This position is scheduled for 48 hours every two weeks on the evening shift, 3:00–11:30 p.m., in 8-hour shifts. It 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 within an integrated, comprehensive plan of care.
Develop individualized plans based on age, social and cultural considerations, condition, and other relevant needs.
Evaluate care, 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.
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.