Registered Nurse (RN) - Med / Surg Neurology

Job Overview

Fairview is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) on the Med / Surg Neurology Unit at St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, MN.

Schedule : This role is a .6 FTE (48 hours) per pay period, 12-hour night shifts, with every third weekend rotation. Variable schedule.

About this Location :

St. John's Hospital provides a warm, inviting atmosphere & humble staff. Innovative technology, combined with the expertise of our specialists, nurses & staff, contributes to our innovative healing environment & personal, diligent health care delivery. We are committed to delivering outstanding health care in our growing community! Our 184-bed facility offers a wide range of diagnostic & therapeutic services.

About this Unit :

There are 31 beds on this unit which sees a little bit of everything. We see on average about 30 patients a day and turn half of their beds within a day. On the Med / Surg side, they are a medical tele unit, and they support a variety of surgeries and also specialty surgeries including bowel resections, amputations, and complex wound care. On the Neuro / Tele side they provide care to patients that have had a transient ischemic attack (TIA), stroke, confusion, seizures and VP shunt placement. Nurses are Stroke Certified through the Joint Commission. This position has the opportunity to acquire Med / Surg or Neuro Certifications.

Job Responsibilities :

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 policies, 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.

Involves the patient, family and other health team members in gathering data.

Uses an ongoing, systematic process to gather relevant information (biological, psychological, spiritual and social aspects) from patient and family.

Analyzes data and information to identify potential risks, prioritize needs and determine priority problems.

Identifies & documents outcomes that are age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic and attainable.

Develops an individualized nursing plan of care.

Prioritizes & implements interventions based on patient acuity, available resources, and patient / family preferences and needs.

Collaborates, consults, or makes referrals if unable to perform safely and independently.

Anticipates, recognizes and responds to emergent situations.

Promotes a culture of evidence-based practice (EBP) & presents EBP findings to peers

Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.

Required Qualifications :

MN Registered Nurse (RN) License

Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in nursing

1 year of RN experience

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO / vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information :

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. 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