OverviewM Health Fairview is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) on the Long-Term Acute Care Hospital unit (LTACH) at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, MN! This SWAT RN position is 0.75 FTE (60 hours per two weeks), 12 hour shifts on the Day shift with an Every Third Weekend rotation. This role is eligible for full benefits including: medical, HSA, dental, vision, 403b, PTO, Shift Differentials, health & wellbeing resources, tuition assistance & reimbursement and more!The Bethesda LTACH is located in the former St. Joseph’s facility. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1853 St. Joseph’s is proud to hold the distinction as Minnesota's first hospital. From technology to education, family support and spirituality to community outreach, our dedication ensures you’ll always receive high quality, benevolent care.Are you someone who is seeking to gain experience working with a range of complex patients? This unit is an excellent place to build expertise in handling patients with progressive care issues at varying levels of multi system impairment. The LTACH is an inpatient unit where all our patients have had a complex illness or injury that requires hospital level care for an average of 25-30 days. Many of our patients are more acute than a typical Med/Surg floor.Responsibilities Job DescriptionThe Flyer/Swat Registered Nurse (RN) is a dynamic and experienced nurse who will provide high-quality patient care and support to patients with complex medical needs. As a member of the nursing team, the Flyer RN will work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care to patients with diverse healthcare needs. The successful candidate will possess excellent clinical skills, strong communication and problem-solving abilities, and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care.Key responsibilities include:
Responding to code blues, trauma activation, stroke, and rapid responses.
Assisting with difficult IV starts
Trouble shooting problems on the units.
Performing POCT lab draws and running blood gas labs on the ABL90.
Collaborating with team to provide high quality care.
Demonstrates commitment to principles of the patient care model (Professional Partnership Model) and achieving the Bethesda LTACH nursing vision and strategy
Applies the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to coordinate outcome focused patient care. Throughout this process, also understands and incorporates holistic nursing theory based on Watson's Theory of Caring aligning with the practice standards of the American Holistic Nurses' Association whenever holistic therapy is offered
Communicates efficiently with patient/family, physicians, the interdependent team, and other disciplines regarding the plan of care
Assesses and documents learning needs of the patient and family. Develops an individualized education plan for patients and families based on identified needs
Actively participates in crafting and implementing improvements at the point of care to achieve clinical quality, customer experience, nursing engagement, and efficiency and effectiveness outcomes
Complies with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, board of nursing requirements, patient safety requirements, infection control practices, and other established practice standards, policies, guidelines, and procedures
Coordinates the interdependent team while promoting collaborative teamwork and cooperation
Actively participates in the development and achievement of department goals (safety, cost, quality, patient experience, employee engagement)
Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards
QualificationsRequired Qualifications:
One year RN experience
Basic Life Support Through Health Care Providers
Degree in Nursing
RN License
Preferred qualifications:
Telemetry required within 1 year of hire, receive training on unit
BSN degree
EEO StatementEEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status