RN Med/Surg 2 Observation Unit
Company: Fairview Health Services
Location: Burnsville
Posted on: May 5, 2022
Job Description:
Overview:The Outpatient Observation Unit RN at Fairview Ridges
Hospital in Burnsville, MN cares for adult patients with a wide
range of medical and surgical needs. The unit is protocol driven
serving medical and post-procedural/post-surgical patients
including but not limited to conditions such as chest pain,
syncope, renal colic, toxicology exposure, vertigo, DVT, stroke,
gastroenteritis, hysterectomy, TURP, mastectomy and heart
catheterizations. This 28 bed unit is fast-paced with an average
length of patient stay around 28 hours, accommodating Outpatient
Observation, Inpatient and Outpatient Surgical patients and is
equipped with remote telemetry to closely monitor cardiac patients.
The unit is continuously focused on evaluating processes to improve
quality of care, decrease length of stay by facilitating quick
discharges and efficient patient flow.
This position is 60-72 hours in two weeks or .75 FTE - .9 FTE
benefit eligible. 12 hr night shifts and every other weekend
- Position reports to Nurse Manager
- The unit is managed by an Advanced Practice Provider and
Physician team. Nursing care team includes RN and NA/NST on all
shifts.
- We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits
packageResponsibilities/Job Description:The registered nurse is
responsible for providing patient and family centered nursing care
following established standards and practices. The nurse will have
an essential role in coordinating care with physicians, care
coordinators, patients, and families. The unit is focused on
continuously improving processes to improve care and patient
flow.Qualifications:Required Qualifications:
- MN RN licensure in good standing
- BLS for health care providers
- Willing to consider new grads
- Training in arrhythmia monitoring and basic EKG interpretation
is required or need to train and pass upon hire
- Excellent critical thinking skills
- Strong communication skills both in person and via
phone/emails
- Comfortable using computers
- Must be able to work in a team environment and delegate
Preferred qualifications:
- BSN or willingness to obtain in near future
- RN work experience in an acute or sub-acute setting
- Experience working in an outpatient setting or ER/Tele or
PACU
- Experience working in a team and delegating
- Experience working in a support role (if no experience as an
RN) NA, PCA, NST or similar
- Familiarity with EPIC
Desired Skills:
- Excellent customer service
- Must be adaptable to an ever changing environment and practice
on-stage and off-stage behaviors consistently.
- Proficient in the English language
- Attention to detail
- Ability to problem solve effectivelyPhysical Demands: Standing,
walking, reaching above shoulders, reaching waist level, reaching
below knee, climbing, lifting above shoulders Mental Demands:
Frequent people contact, irregular work schedule, supervisory
skills, detailed work, frequent interruptions, decision making
skills, concentration, ability to work independent, multiple
concurrent tasks, frequent deadlines, organizational skills,
ability to work well with others.
Keywords: Fairview Health Services, Burnsville , RN Med/Surg 2 Observation Unit, Healthcare , Burnsville, Minnesota
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