Registered Nurse (RN) Nursing Support .7FTE

An RN position within Gillette Childrens Nursing Support Team also known as the Resource Team offers a dynamic role providing direct patient care across all inpatient nursing units. As part of Gillettes version of a float team RNs in this department work in various units adapting to the needs of different patient populations and conditions. This role requires flexibility strong clinical skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse care teams making it ideal for nurses who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy variety in their daily responsibilities. RNs on the Nursing Support Team are required to: Cross train into the PICU within 12 months of hire. Successfully complete cross -training within 18 months of hire.

In this role youll provide high-quality family-centered nursing care that supports optimal patient outcomes. Youll conduct thorough assessments create individualized and evidence-based care plans implement interventions and communicate effectively with patients families and the care team. Youll practice autonomously using sound judgment and incorporating evidence-based improvements into daily work while supervising and delegating appropriately. Ongoing professional development is encouraged with opportunities to participate in quality improvement pursue learning and contribute to a collaborative patient-focused environment.

Compensation & Benefits Information

The hourly wage for this opportunity is $41.22 - $70.45. Pay is dependent on several factors including number of hours worked within the field education and certification/licensure: $1.75weekend/ $2.75 evening/ $4.00 night differential is available for this position. Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match tuition and certification reimbursement paid time off and health and wellness benefits for .5 FTE and above.

Core Responsibilities and Duties

Patient Care Delivers patient care which optimizes the patients health status and outcomes through the use of the nursing process.

• Demonstratesthoroughassessments.

• Createsindividualizedplansofcarethatareevidence-based.

• Successfullyimplementsinterventions.

• Effectivelyprioritizes.

• Evaluatespatientcarebasedonbest practices.

• Communicates patient- related nursing data and information to enhance active and informed decision making by patients families nurse colleagues and other healthcare providers.

Family centered care - Provides nursing care and health education reflecting specific patient family cultural and community needs.

• Identifiesthelearningneedsofthepopulationserved.

• Implementsaneffectiveteachingplan.

• Employsstrategiestopromotehealthinasafeenvironment.

• Seeks opportunity to evaluate effectiveness of health education as culturally and developmentally appropriate.

Autonomous Practice Exercises independent judgment that influences care and demonstrates understanding of potential clinical implications.

• Supervisesdelegatesandprovidescarebasedontheabilitiesandlimitationsofcarepersonnelandpatientacuity.

• Identifiesandincorporatesevidencebasedimprovementsintoowndailywork.

ProceduresandPoliciesIdentifiesinterpretsandimplementsorganizationalpoliciesandproceduresaccordingtoregulationsprofessionalandcommunitystandards.

• Protectstheconfidentialityofpersonalhealthinformation.

Active Engagement Actively represents the department in committees task forces unit activities or other work groups and disseminates information and decisions to colleagues and peers using the Engaged Professional Practice Model.

• Attend a minimum of 75% of department staff meetings.

• Attend a minimum of 75% of committee meetings.

• Demonstrates meaningful contributions to the productivity of the professional environment of the department.

• Supportsworkof Nursing Collaborative Governance initiatives.

Professional Development and Quality Improvement -Participatesin activities that promote professional growth ease of access qualityimprovementand patient satisfaction.

• Maintains professional competence by pursuing opportunities for professional growth.

• Identifiesand applies basic research methods in a continuous quality improvement approach.

• Pursues own professional growth and contributes to the growth of others.

• Engagesin honest andappropriate communicationwith others.

Qualifications

Required

• Documentation of completion of professional nursing program (RN program)

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license through the MN Board of Nursing

• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (exception: Telehealth RNs).If candidate holds valid CPR for through another acceptable organization (asdeterminedby Gillette) candidate may be able to begin employment but must complete Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association within one month of employment.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification Requirements:
• All Registered Nurses (RNs) working in the following areas mustmaintaincurrent American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification:Nursing Support
• PALSCertification Timeline:
• Nursing Support RNs:Within 12 months of hire
• Must be interested in working with people with short term or long-term disabilities that begin in childhood
• Physically able to work hoursrequiredand meetphysicaldemands of the certain departments this will include being part of the off-premisecall schedule.
• RNs on the Nursing Support Teamare required to:
• Cross train into the PICU within 12 months of hire
• Successfully complete cross-training within18 monthsof hire

Preferred

• Bachelors degree in nursing or other healthcare relatedfields

• Prior nursing experience in a health-related setting

• Nursing Specialty Certification relevant to the position

At Gillette Childrens we foster a culture where every team member feels a sense of belonging and purpose. We are dedicated to building an environment where all feel welcomed respected and supported. Our values are embedded at the heart of our culture. We act first from love embrace the bigger picture and work side-by-side with our patientsfamilies and colleagues to help every child create their own story. Together we work to ensure patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.

Gillette Childrens is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individuals race color creed sex religion national origin age disability marital status familial status genetic information status with regard to public assistance sexual orientation or gender identity military status or any other class protected by federal state or local laws.

Gillette Childrens is a global beacon of care for patients with brain bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams not their diagnoses.

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