Overview:
M Health Fairview is looking for a hardworking RN at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, MN. This position is 48 hours per two weeks on the Night shift, for 8 hour shifts, variable schedule, and every other weekend. We offer generous benefits including medical, dental, time off and more. Check out additional benefits information here: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/hemnarn
This hospital provides a warm, inviting atmosphere and humble staff. Innovative technology, combined with the expertise of our specialists, nurses and staff, contribute to our innovative healing environment and personal, diligent health care delivery. We are committed to delivering outstanding health care in our growing community! Our 184 bed facility offers a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.
About this Unit:
There are 32 beds on this unit which sees a little bit of everything. On average, it can see 25 patients a day and can turn half of their beds within a day. On the Med/Surg side, they are a medical tele unit, and they support a variety basic surgeries and also specialty surgeries including hysterectomies, mastectomies, as well as jaw surgeries. On the Neuro/Tele side they care for seizure patients and are Stroke Certified through the Joint Commission. This position has the opportunity to acquire Med/Surg or Neuro Certifications.
Responsibilities/Job Description:
The RN serves as the key leader of the interdependent team and is responsible to achieve patient and unit outcomes by coordinating the care for a group of patients. This includes: comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs; identification of outcomes based on the needs' assessment; establishing the plan of care; monitoring the progress; and modification of the plan of care as needed.
Demonstrates dedication to principles of the patient care model (Professional Partnership Model)
Applies the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to coordinate outcome focused patient care. Throughout this process, also understands and incorporates holistic nursing theory based on Watson's Theory of Caring aligning with the practice standards of the American Holistic Nurses' Association whenever holistic therapy is offered
Communicates effectively with patient/family, physicians, the interdependent team, and other disciplines regarding the plan of care
Assesses and documents learning needs of the patient and family. Develops an individualized education plan for patients and families based on identified needs
Actively participates in crafting and implementing improvements at the point of care to achieve clinical quality, customer experience, nursing engagement, and efficiency and effectiveness outcomes
Complies with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, board of nursing requirements, patient safety requirements, infection control practices, and other established practice standards, policies, guidelines, and procedures
Coordinates the interdependent team while promoting collaborative teamwork and cooperation
Actively participates in the development and achievement of department goals (safety, cost, quality, patient experience, employee engagement)
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
One year RN experience
Telemetry training during orientation
Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
Degree in Nursing
RN License
Preferred qualifications:
Telemetry experience
Acute care experience
BSN degree