RN-Outpatient Observation

<strong>Job Overview<br><br></strong>The University of Minnesota Medical Center is looking for Registered Nurses to join our growing Hospital Observation unit 1B team. The University of Minnesota Medical Center is the flagship location for University of Minnesota Health providing breakthrough medicine and transforming the health of our community.<br><br>The University of Minnesota Medical Center East Bank was just named among the 10 best hospitals in Minnesota. M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center is the only nationally ranked hospital for specialty care in the Twin Cities; ranked #37 in the nation for Cancer Care and #40 in the nation for Ear, Nose and Throat Otolaryngology) Care by U.S. News & World Report. It was also named “High Performing” in Gastroenterology and GI Care.<br><br>This position is a .7 FTE (56 hours per 2 week pay period) on the evening shifts (3pm-11:30pm) working 8 hour shifts and every other weekend rotation.<br><br>We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement options, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program, and more. Check out more of our benefits information here: www.fairview.org/noncontractRN<br><br>The RN on the Observation team will help adult patients with outpatient care, much like an ED. We deliver excellent patient care to patients from same day surgery as well as transfers from all units; lots of variety!<br><br>The Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for all assigned patient population(s). The RN will perform 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.<br><br><strong>Required Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>MN RN License</li><li>BLS required</li><li>AD required<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Preferred Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>BSN or higher preferred</li><li>Certification in related specialty is helpful</li><li>One year of current medical/surgical RN experience in a hospital setting is desired<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Benefit Overview<br><br></strong>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: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/noncontractrn<br><br><strong>Compensation Disclaimer<br><br></strong>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.<br><br><strong>EEO Statement<br><br></strong>EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

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