Job Information
Mille Lacs Health System Registered Nurse - Acute Care Department (.75 FTE) in Onamia, Minnesota
This position is located on our Onamia MN campus
12 hours rotating shifts with every third weekend and rotating holiday expectations
Summary
Under the direction of, and in collaboration with unit management, performs responsibilities exercising initiative, judgment and independent decision-making within the scope of the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policy and other governing organizations. Utilizes the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation) in a systematic approach to the direct and indirect care of patients and their families.
Job Duties
Provide quality care in multiple settings: Pediatrics, Medical, Surgical (inpatient/outpatient), Emergency, Senior Care, Nursery, Chemotherapy, and Ambulance Transport as needed/delegated.
Maintains certifications in all areas within the scope of practice
Supervision of LPNs, Nursing Assistants, and Health Unit Coordinators as needed.
Effectively utilize nursing process: Demonstrates effective interviewing and assessment skills and integrates new or current techniques to obtain physical/psychosocial information from the patient/family to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care through the nursing process. Initiates and maintains patient care plans to reflect current patient needs utilizing computerized documentation.
Customer Service: Respects the privacy and dignity of every customer, internal or external. Is courteous and friendly, uses a quiet, respectful tone of voice when speaking with customers. Follows hospital policies regarding confidential or sensitive information; is Sensitive to cultural differences.
Initiative: Completes duties assigned without hesitation and in a timely manner; accepts direction well, is highly productive; works independently as position requires; accepts constructive criticism; demonstrates good time management skills; demonstrates a willingness to train new staff.
Teamwork: Welcomes/mentors newcomers; treats fellow employees with respect; cooperates with coworkers; actively participates in team discussions; does not chastise or embarrass fellow employees in the presence of others; offers encouragement to others praises when possible; supports the organizational change and allows every opportunity for change to succeed.
Communications: Ensures all policies and procedures are followed 100% of the time which contributes to a safe and supportive work environment. Identifies needs, instructs others, and actively supports the role of patient advocate/liaison by communication and documentation of patient information to the proper resources/agencies. Proper computerized documentation will be maintained at all times. This includes, but is not limited to admission, discharge, medication administration, teaching, activities of daily living and accurate intake/output.
Required Education and Experience
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Minnesota.
Must successfully complete a criminal background check as required by the State of Minnesota.
Certifications: Basic Life Support.
All new RN's within the first year will receive in-house trauma training that meets the educational objectives of the state trauma system unless the RN has previously taken TNCC, CALS, ATCN, CATN, or TCAR.
Preferred Education and Experience
Certifications: ACLS, TNCC or CALS, NRP, PALS