RN ICU

Fairview Health Services is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital located in Edina, MN! 

This multi-diagnosis Intensive Care Unit cares for critically ill patients 18 years and older. We see approximately 8-10 open heart surgical patients per week as well as other major surgical patients, acute respiratory failure, OD / withdrawal, medical and surgical neuro and minimal trauma. We provide Telemedicine ICU services for the system and take care of patients with IABP, Impella, hypothermia therapy, and CRRT. However, we do transfer patients requiring LVAD or ECMO to the University of MN. 

Schedule: This position will be working .75 FTE (60 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 12 hours on the night shift. This position will also work a rotation for every third weekend.

Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement options, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program and more! Please follow the link here to learn more information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/tcmnarn

About the ICU at Southdale Hospital: 

• This position reports to the Nurse Manager and Patient Care Supervisor. 
• We are a 23-bed unit. 
• We have an average daily census of 20-21 patients.  
• Currently, we have 90 FTEs / 130 employees in the department. 
• Approximately half of our RN staff has acquired an advanced certification in Critical Care Nursing. 
• 24/7 Intensivist coverage in the ICU. 

About Fairview:

Fairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University’s deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview’s extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies and benefit management services.  

Apply today to join our 34,000 employees and 5,000 system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.   

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 policy, 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.

As an ICU RN, you will be responsible for:  

• Assessing patient needs and identifying expected nursing outcomes;   
• Developing an individualized nursing plan of care;  
• Implementing interventions as needed during treatment based on the plan of care;  
• Evaluating care and patient response to interventions and expected outcomes;   
• Using communication strategies to achieve desirable outcomes;  
• Coordinating care with members of the health care team and delegating responsibilities to others as appropriate;  
• Demonstrating the ability to advance care by utilizing standards, guidelines, care pathways, and continuous improvement to enhance patient outcomes;  
• Promoting a culture of evidence-based practice (EBP) by participating in a multitude of available opportunities; and   
• Performing these responsibilities in accordance with all policy, procedures, professional practice guidelines and the MN Nurse Practice Act.  

Required Qualifications: 

• MN RN License 
• Basic Life Support (BLS for Health Care Provider 
• Current RN ICU experience or a recent Summer Nurse Internship in the ICU consisting of 320 hours. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher   
• One year Emergency Department, pediatric or adult critical care experience.  Certification by the American Association of Critical Care Nursing.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 
• TNCC within 1 year and/or successful completion of approved trauma training program within 6 months

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/tcmnarn

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract.