RN Pediatric Procedural Endoscopy

Fairview Health Services is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Pediatric Procedural Endoscopy team at University of Minnesota Medical Center West Bank Campus and Masonic Children's Hospital, located on the West Bank of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, MN.

The clinical staff at UMMC West Bank applies innovative approaches to creating medical breakthroughs based their work with patients and on findings through research at the University of Minnesota. This has led to several firsts, including the first successful pediatric blood marrow transplant, infant heart transplant in Minnesota and cochlear ear implant surgery for a child. We deliver a broad range of pediatric programs from surgery, imaging and neonatal and pediatric intensive care to cardiac and oncology (cancer care) services and blood and marrow and organ transplantation.

The Pediatric Procedural Endoscopy RN collaborates with MDs, RNs, Advanced Practice Providers, schedulers, and inpatient staff to coordinate the care of the patient in a fast-paced environment. The RN uses knowledge of pediatric physiological status and developmental stages to provide the patient and family with procedure-related education and support and includes the family in the care of the patient. The RN delegates responsibilities to others as appropriate. Through teamwork and collaboration, we respectfully address the physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs of pediatric patients and their families. 

Schedule:

This nursing position will be working 32 hours every two weeks on the day shift, 8 hour shifts, rotating call evenings and weekends. This position requires the ability to work off-premise call shifts as assigned (staff rotation of weeknights and weekends).

Benefits:

This position is eligible for full benefits. We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vacation/sick time, retirement options, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program, and more! Check out more of our benefits information here: 

https://www.fairview.org/benefits/tcmnarn

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 Pediatric Procedural Registered Nurse is responsible for:

• The assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for all assigned pediatric and adult patients undergoing GI procedures or pulmonary studies at the University of MN Masonic Children’s Hospital. These procedures are conducted in a variety of locations within the Perioperative or PICU settings and may be performed with or without sedation/anesthesia.
• The RN role includes patient procedural prep and intra-procedure support as well as maintenance of this specific service line’s clinical operations (ex: room turnover, supply and equipment checks).
• Performs advanced pediatric monitoring; intervenes as needed; promptly identifies and responds to potential and emergent situations; troubleshoots issues.
• Collaborates with Attending MD to ensure detailed pre-case planning is completed and all anticipated equipment and supplies are in place and/or readily available prior to the start of the procedure.
• Is responsible for pre-procedure patient assessment and carrying out physician orders for all phases of care.
• Will be responsible for the accurate functioning of equipment and supplies for pediatric and adult GI and Pulmonary procedures.
• Participates in the intra and post procedure care of the patient including supporting anesthesia care provider in airway management and altered states of anesthesia.
• Will assess, plan and teach patient and family about procedure and provides appropriate discharge education and planning.
• Will accurately handle specimens from patient procedures, accurately identifying, preparing and labeling specimens for the Lab per the hospital's specimen management policy.
• Will be able to perform and assure accurate cleaning of endoscopes and other procedural equipment and demonstrate the ability to complete all aspects of equipment reprocessing and responsible to complete initial and annual training for High Level Disinfectant and Sedation competency.
• Will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the equipment or software used for patient care, including EPIC, Provation MD, MMS, ENDORA, AER and Pyxis.  

Required Qualifications:

• MN RN License; BSN preferred.
• Minimum two years RN experience in Peds or Adult Critical Care or a Peds Procedural Care Unit.
• BLS required. ACLS and PALS certification preferred or completion required within 6 months of hire.
• Two or more years of current RN experience in GI, pulmonary or other types of surgical procedures with pediatric patient populations.