Position Summary
Provides direct professional nursing care to emergent/urgent/non-urgent care patients by utilizing nursing knowledge and critical thinking skills. Performs technical nursing functions, utilizes the nursing process to assess patient status, develop, implement, and evaluate patient care. Ensures a therapeutic and safe environment for patients and families within the guidelines and policies of the department and the philosophy of the organization. This position provides age-specific and developmentally appropriate care for neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct, individualized nursing care based on scientific principles and reflecting a patient-centered philosophy.
- Interviews patient and/or family to obtain history and reviews collected data to provide accurate assessment and assign triage priority.
- Initiates diagnostic/therapeutic measures as indicated by standing protocols and physician orders.
- Evaluates patient response to interventions and modified plan of care to achieve patient health care goals.
- Recognizes critical episodes and initiates appropriate interventions.
- Communicates clearly and appropriately with others in the hospital environment as well as external customers, coordinating the needs of nursing with those of other departments; assists in problem-solving related to the welfare of patients and staff.
- Communicates and acts as a liaison between patient, family, and physician, with respect for confidentiality and dignity, utilizing appropriate channels of communication.
- Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, and infection control to safely administer medications following hospital policies within the scope of practice.
- Participates in and promotes patient and family education to achieve patient health care goals.
Qualifications:
- Current MN RN license
- Two years experience in acute hospital/critical care is highly preferred
- BSN preferred
- Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, TNCC, CPI and ENPC, or willingness to obtain within 6 months of start date (company paid).
Schedule:
- 60hrs/2wks
- Night Shift: 7:00pm - 7:00am
- Every third weekend
Benefits:
- Competitive Wages (experience and education may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended
- RN ASN, $41.86-$61.55
- RN BSN, $43.53-$64.02
- Shift Differential Pay
Paid Time Off and Sick Over Sixteen Accrued on First Paycheck
Eligible for Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Discount Plan
Life and Disability Insurance
Pension Plan (PERA) with a 7.5% company match
457(b) Retirement Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Others include: Free On-site Parking, our Qualified Bilingual Staff Program, Employee Assistance Program, and a variety of savings opportunities, including cafeteria, pharmacy, and scrubs discount.
Northfield Hospital + Clinics is an independent organization with over 800 employees. We are known for our positive work environment and quality patient care. We provide a full spectrum of services with our Hospital in Northfield, MN and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, and Kenyon. Urgent Care locations in Northfield and Lakeville.
Northfield, MN is a charming, historic river town of 21,000 people, less than an hour's drive from the Twin Cities. The community is home to two highly ranked colleges and is praised for its availability of parks, golf courses, scenic trails, and for its active arts programs and events throughout the year. Nationally recognized in 2024 as one of “The 50 Best Places to Live in the U.S.” by magazine Money.
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