Overview M Health Fairview is looking for a RN at St. Johns Hospital in Maplewood, MN. This position is 64 hours per two weeks on the Day/Eve shift, for 8 hour shifts, Variable schedule, and is eligible for benefits. St. Johns Hospital provides offers a warm, inviting atmosphere and caring, personal staff. State of the art technology, combined with the expertise of our specialists, nurses and staff, contribute to our innovative healing environment and compassionate health care delivery. We are committed to providing superior health care to our growing community. Our 184 bed facility offers a wide variety of diagnostic and therapeutic services. About this Unit: This is a Surgery Admit and Post Anesthesia Care unit that averages 18-25 cases a day. The RN is responsible for preparing patients for surgery which includes documenting assessment intakes and pre-op questions, assessing and starting IVs, verifying correct procedure, checking labs, maintaining a safe and sterile environment, and final checks before procedure. Nurses are also responsible for Pase 1 and 2 recovery of the surgical patient. 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 commitment to principles of the patient care model (Professional Partnership Model) and achieving the HealthEast nursing vision and strategy
- Utilizes 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 creating 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)
- Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards
- Actively participates in creating and implementing improvements
Qualifications Required: - Two years recent RN PACU or ICU experience
- BLS through Health Care Providers
- ACLS through American Heart Association
- PALS within 6 months of hire
- Nursing Degree
- RN License
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