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Fairview Health Services lists this Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedic Med/Surg opportunity in woodbury, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Overview
Fairview Health Services is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) on the Orthopedic Spine Unit at the Woodwinds Hospital located in Woodbury, MN.
The Orthopedic Spine RN will deliver care to medical surgical adult patients with sophisticated medical conditions that require close observation, monitoring, and interventions. This unique department specializes in orthopedic procedures such as limb lengthening, orthopedic tumor removals, amputations, total joint replacements, and revisions. 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 0.7 FTE (56hours every two weeks) on the Nightshift (11:00PM - 7:30AM), 8 hour shifts, with an every other weekend rotation (F,S,S) and holiday rotation.
About Our Orthopedic Med/Surg 3 South at the Woodwinds Hospital:
26 Beds – Medical Surgical/Ortho Private Rooms Care Delivery: 4 patients per RN on Day/Eve Shift, 5-6 patients on Night Shift.
RN’s on 3 South Orthopedics are responsible to achieve and maintain our great patient care outcomes by coordinating complete and compassionate care. This may include helping patients to set achievable goals for discharge, establishing and updating a plan of care, full physical assessment and post-operative care for our orthopedic patient population.
Department specializes in orthopedic procedures such as total joint replacements, revisions, spine surgeries, shoulder surgeries, general Med/Surg and general ortho.
Adult Patients 18+
Patient average length of stay is 1-3 days.
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.
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.
The 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 fields regarding the plan of care.
Assess 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
Required Qualifications:
Associate degree in Nursing
Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Valid RN License from MN Board of Nursing
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Will consider new grads
Acute Care experience
Charge Nurse experience
Benefit Overview
medical
dental
vision plans
life insurance
short-term disability insurance
long-term disability insurance
PTO and Sick and Safe Time
tuition reimbursement
retirement
early access to earned wages
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:
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. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
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