staff nurse - Minneapolis, MN , USA, United States - Hennepin County Medical Center

Description

SUMMARY:
We are currently seeking a Staff Nurse to join our Rapid Treatment Unit (RTU)

This position is a 0.75 FTE ( 5 shifts/ pay period), 12-hour shifts, Nights and Every Third Weekend.

The Rapid Treatment Unit (RTU) is an Observation Unit that specializes in adult patients, 18 years of age and older, who require post-procedure recovery or a period of evaluation, observation, or treatment to determine whether inpatient admission is required


RESPONSIBILITIES:
Within the context of the Hennepin Healthcare System Patient and Family Centered Care model, and under general supervision, the registered nurse provides and coordinates nursing care by:

• Protecting, promoting, and optimizing health
• Preventing illness and injury
• Alleviating suffering through the treatment of the human response
• Partnering with the patient, their family and significant others
• Documenting interventions and an individualized plan of care

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of Minnesota

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior inpatient/acute care experience
• Certification in area of clinical specialty
• BSN Preferred. Bachelor of Nursing degree is strongly encouraged. Advancement in academic education will be discussed as part of individual professional development during the annual performance review.