Job Description

Responsibilities/:

Fairview is looking for a Registered Nurse on the Birthplace Float team at Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming, MN.

Schedule:

This role is a .6 FTE (48 hours) per pay period, 12-hour night shifts, with every third weekend rotation. Variable schedule.

About this Location:

Fairview Lakes Medical Center offers top quality primary and specialty care to community residents. We have been awarded a 4-star quality rating it the 2019 Centers for Medicare and Medicate Services "Hospital Compare" quality rating survey. The 4-star rating places Fairview Lakes in the top 30 percent of hospitals in the country.

About this Unit:

The Lakes Birthplace Float team floats between the Med/Surg & Birthplace units. The Med/Surg unit has 28 beds & delivers conscientious, well-rounded care to patients every day, and is also capable of providing telemetry. The patient ratio would be 4 patients per RN on the day and evening shift, and 5-6 on the night shift. The Birthplace unit is dynamic and collaborative. All RNs within the unit are trained to Labor & Delivery, Post-Partum, OR circulator and PACU (c-section care), pediatrics, and nursery. (Cross training to med/surg may be required at leader discretion). All RNs are trained in lactation support, some of the RNs on the unit are Certified Lactation Consultants. Our location also has free parking for employees!

Job Responsibilities:

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for all assigned patient population(s). The RN is responsible for performing these responsibilities in accordance with all policies, procedures, professional practice guidelines and the MN Nurse Practice Act. The RN coordinates care with members of the health care team and delegates responsibilities to others as appropriate.

Assesses patient needs and identifies expected nursing outcomes. Involves the patient, family and other health team members in gathering data. Uses an ongoing, systematic process to gather relevant information (biological, psychological, spiritual and social aspects) from patient and family. Analyzes data and information to identify potential risks, prioritize needs and determine priority problems. Identifies & documents outcomes that are age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic and attainable. Develops an individualized nursing plan of care. Prioritizes & implements interventions based on patient acuity, available resources, and patient/family preferences and needs. Collaborates, consults, or makes referrals if unable to perform safely and independently. Anticipates, recognizes and responds to emergent situations. Promotes a culture of evidence-based practice (EBP) & presents EBP findings to peers Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.

Required Qualifications:

MN Registered Nurse (RN) License Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) 1 year Birthplace experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in nursing Med/Surg experience Advanced Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Assoc). Some positions may require ACLS depending on the unit and patient population.

Qualifications:

$42.93- $71.46 Hourly