What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Medical Surgical Observation Unit position at Fairview Health Services?
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.
About this position:
- 64 hours per two weeks
- 8 hour shifts on the Day/Evening shift (7am-3:30pm) & (3pm-11:30pm) as well as every other weekend rotation.
- Opportunity to pick up shifts
- 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! Review benefits here: www.fairview.org/noncontractRN
- Free parking!
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Responsibilities 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
- 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 preferably Med/Surg.
- 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 effectively
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/noncontractrn
Compensation Disclaimer
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer.
