Fairview Health Services·Burnsville, Minnesota
The RN is responsible for the assessment, planning, and delivery of nursing care for patients before and after surgical procedures. This includes providing emotional and educational support and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a patient-centered experience.
Fairview is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Perianesthesia team at our Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, MN!
Our Perianesthesia nursing staff provides quality and compassionate care for patients before and after same-day surgery/procedure as well as surgeries that occur before and during admission to the hospital.
We provide emotional & educational support with preoperative phone calls, during their stay with us and post-operative follow-up phone calls.
Our team of nurses and techs/nursing assistants work closely with multiple disciplines to provide a patient and family centered experience.
With our strategic location just south of the Minnesota River, Ridges Hospital promotes the health of our surrounding communities and continues to experience growth!
About Fairview Ridges: At Ridges Hopital we perform approximately 8,000 surgical cases per year in our 12 OR rooms using the latest in technology.
Perianesthesia supports 12 PACU bays and 18 Pre/post op Bays.
OR specialty areas including: Spine, Ortho, OB-GYN, General, ENT, and Urology.
Proactive pre-admitting department that prepares Pediatrics-Adult patients in advance of their visit and collaborates closely with Anesthesia.
Child Life is available on site to work with pediatric patient.
Procedures range from out-patient to surgical admissions, and include pediatric to geriatric patient population Schedule: This Perianesthesia nursing position will be working 56 hours every two weeks on the rotating day/evenings, 8 hour shifts(start times are staggered between 5:30am and the last 8 hour shift start time is 2:00 pm).
Schedule requires call shifts during the week (1 night/month), weekend call (every 4th weekend) and holiday call rotation.
30 minute call in time.
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.
Assesses patient needs and identifies expected nursing outcomes. Collaborates with patient, family and other health team members to develop a nursing plan as part of an integrated, comprehensive plan of care Develops an individualized plan based on age, social and cultural considerations, condition and other relevant needs. Evaluates care and patient response to interventions and expected outcomes. Collaborates and communicates effectively and respectfully with the patient, family and members of the health care team within and across care settings to promote partnership-based health care Demonstrates the ability to advance care by utilizing standards, guidelines, care pathways and continuous improvement to enhance patient outcomes. Promotes a culture of evidence based practice (EBP) Required Qualifications: MN Registered Nurse (RN) License Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) 2-3 years’ experience as RN in a PACU/ ICU/ED or other critical care areas, including experience with advanced airways and telemetry. Requires ability to provide written validation of current ACLS, PALS or PEARS competency or ability to obtain written validation within 6 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in nursing 1-3 years of experience as RN in Perianesthesia Perianesthesia certification
Fairview offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, dental, visionplans, 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
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/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Candidates must hold a MN Registered Nurse license, BLS certification, and have 2-3 years of experience in PACU, ICU, ED, or other critical care areas. ACLS, PALS, or PEARS competency is required or must be obtained within six months of hire.
Market context
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