OverviewFairview 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.Fairview Health Services is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) on the Med/Surg Unit at the Woodwinds Hospital located in Woodbury, MN.The Med/Surg RN will deliver care to medical surgical adult patients with sophisticated medical conditions that require close observation, monitoring, and interventions. This unique department offers a mix of medical surgical, oncology, palliative, and hospice care patients. Are you ready for every day to be different and exciting with a wide range of patient population experiences?Woodwinds Health Campus opened its 86-bed hospital in August 2000. Located on 30 acres of pristine wetlands in Woodbury, MN, it’s the only hospital in the Southeast Metro area. Woodwinds provides convenient, comprehensive, and quality health care for the community. We're known for attention to detail—and attention to patients—and the calming ambiance is enhanced by the surrounding woods and wetlands.Schedule: This position will be working 0.6 FTE ( 48 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 8 hours on the Evening shift, variable schedule, with an every other weekend rotation (F,S,S) and a holiday rotation.Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, tuition reimbursement, retirement, student loan repayment program and more! Check out more of our benefits information here: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/noncontractrnAbout Our Med/Surg 2 North unit at the Woodwinds Hospital:
18 Private Rooms
Diverse patient population including the following:
General Medical Surgical
Pneumonia & Covid-19
Alcohol Withdrawal
Chemotherapy patients
Memory Care Patients
Palliative and Hospice Care
Occasional Oncology Patient
Adult Patients 18+ Adaptability, willingness to learn, and critical thinking skills are all important to be successful in this position.
We are looking for someone who will accel in a fast-paced environment, someone who knows how to problem solve, who is flexible and collaborative, and who is dedicated to always putting the patient first.
Responsibilities Job DescriptionThe RN is responsible for performing these responsibilities in accordance with all policy, procedures, professional practice guidelines and the MN Nurse Practice Act.
Demonstrates commitment to principles of the patient care model (Professional Partnership Model) and achieving the Woodwinds nursing vision and strategy.
Uses 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 comprehensive therapy is offered.
Communicates effectively with patient/family, physicians, the interdependent team, and other subject areas 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.
Aligns 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.
Aides in the development and achievement of department goals (safety, cost, quality, patient experience, employee engagement).
Maintains knowledge of, and follows, all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
Performs other responsibilities as needed/assigned.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications:
Associate degree in Nursing
Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Valid RN License from MN Board of Nursing
Expectation of Telemetry training within 6 months of hire
Expectation of Chemotherapy Administration Training within 8 months of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Acute Care experience
Telemetry experience
Keywords: Registered Nurse, RN, Med/Surg, Oncology, Medical Surgical, WoodburyEEO StatementEEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
