Rn-Cardiac/Respiratory IMC

Overview

This position is a .9 FTE (72 hours per 2 week pay period). This position works 12 hour shifts, every third weekend rotation, on the overnight shift.

Fairview Health Services is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac/Respiratory Intermediate Care Unit at our M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank location in Minneapolis, MN.

As a Registered Nurse on the Cardiac/Respiratory Intermediate Care Unit, you will provide care to patients 18 years and older with moderate to potentially severe physiologic instability requiring frequent nursing assessment and intervention every 1 to 2 hours. This is a fast-paced environment where you will be trained to provide professional, culturally competent nursing care for high acuity patients across a wide range of diagnoses and specialties.

About our Cardiac/Respiratory IMC Department at UMMC East Bank:

• The Cardiac/Respiratory IMC is a 22 bed unit.

• The nurse patient ratio is a mix of 1:2 and 1:3 on all shifts.

• Patients require cardiac monitoring and some form of respiratory support, up to and including mechanical ventilation.

• Common patient populations include, but are not limited to, post-op transplant, acute and chronic respiratory failure, sepsis, end-stage organ failure, cardiac complications (titratable cardiac drips, ventricular assist device), cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.

This position is eligible for full benefits: medical, HSA, dental, vision, 403b, PTO, Shift Differentials, health & wellbeing resources, tuition assistance & reimbursement and more.

The starting base rate of pay for the position is $39.70. Candidates with experience or higher degree may be brought in at a higher rate of pay.

• $4.00 extra per hour night shift differential

The Nurse Residency Program is designed to bridge the gap between academia and real-world clinical practice as new grad/novice nurses make transition from nursing school to hospital nursing practice. This program offers an organized, structured, and practice-based learning environment that helps newly graduated nurses' transition smoothly into the dynamic and fast-paced world of healthcare. This program is a testament to our commitment to fostering the growth and development of our nursing team by providing an environment where new nurses can learn and supplementing the work that our nurse preceptors do with new orientees.

What to Expect:

• Structured Learning: Nurse residents will engage in a structured curriculum as part of program (8 hours of learning every 2 months for 12 months) that covers essential skills like time management, interprofessional teaming, communication, wellbeing, social determinants of health, critical thinking, and more! This program aims to deliver a confident, competent graduating cohort.

• Mentorship: Each resident will encounter several mentorship opportunities throughout the program to claim the guidance, support, and valuable insights needed to thrive.

• Networking: Residents can connect with their peers, build relationships, and collaborate on practice-based learning opportunities.

• Hands-On Experience: The program includes hands-on clinical experiences to help nurses apply their knowledge in real healthcare scenarios; we are piloting virtual reality as a formative learning experience!

Responsibilities/Job Description

The Registered Nurse position is responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients following established standards and practices on a busy, fast-paced Progressive ICU. The RN will assist physicians and staff in coordinating patient care.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for all assigned patient population(s). The RN is responsible for performing 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• MN RN License
• BLS required
• AD required

Preferred qualifications:

• BSN or higher preferred

• Certification in related specialty is highly desired

• One year of current medical/surgical with telemetry experience as an RN in a hospital setting is desired

• One year of Emergency Department, pediatric or adult critical care experience is preferred.

• Certification by the American Association of Critical Care Nursing or in a related specialty is highly preferred.