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Mille Lacs Health System

Registered Nurse - Acute Care Department- Casual

Mille Lacs Health System Onamia, MN 56359, US
$40.36 - $65.02 / hour

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

The essential functions of this job are identified with an asterisk (*) at the end of the bullet point.

  • 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 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/psycho-social information from the patient/family to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care through the nursing process. Initiates and maintains patient care plan 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 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 not limited to admission, discharge, medication administration, teaching, activities of daily living and accurate intake/output*.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employee will comply with all Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) policies, including safety policies, procedures, and rules. All will be expected to report unsafe conditions to a member of management.


Required Education and Experience

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Minnesota
  • Successful completion of a criminal background check as required by the State of Minnesota

Certifications

  • Required at Hire:
    • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Required Within 3 Months of Hire:
    • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Required Within 6 Months of Hire:
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Additional Training

  • All newly hired RNs will receive in‑house trauma training within the first year of employment.
  • This training meets the educational objectives of the Minnesota State Trauma System, unless the RN has previously completed one of the following:
    • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
    • Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS)
    • Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN)
    • Certified Acute Trauma Nurse (CATN)
    • Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

  • Professional written and verbal communication
  • Teamwork Orientation
  • Possession of attention to detail, organization and prioritization skills
  • Customer/Client Focus
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Stress Management/Composure
  • Time Management
  • Quality and Safety focused

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Provides patient care to a general population. Shifts are rotating 12 hour including rotating weekends and holidays.


Supervisory Responsibility

Supervisory responsibilities would include oversight to non-licensed personnel who maybe assisting you with the care of your patients.




Mille Lacs Health System may obtain information about you from a third party consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. Thus, you may be the subject of a "consumer report" which may include information about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and/or mode of living. These reports may contain information regarding your criminal history, social security verification, motor vehicle records ("driving records"), verification of your education or employment history, or other background checks.


You have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time, to request whether a consumer report has been run about you and to request a copy of your report. These searches will be conducted by Verified Credentials, LLC, 20890 Kenbridge Court, Lakeville, MN 55044, 800-473-4934, www.verifiedcredentials.com - https://www.verifiedcredentials.com. The scope of this disclosure is all-encompassing, however, allowing the Company to obtain from any outside organization all manner of consumer reports throughout the course of your employment to the extent permitted by law.


 

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