Registered Nurse (RN) – Orthopedic Med/Surg

Fairview Health Services Minneapolis, MN 55454, US

Job Overview

Fairview Health Services is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) on the Orthopedic Med/Surg Unit at the M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center – West Bank Campus in Minneapolis, MN.

The Orthopedic Med/Surg RN will deliver care to medical surgical adult patients with sophisticated medical conditions that require close observation, monitoring, and interventions. This unique department specializes in orthopedic procedures such as limb lengthening, orthopedic tumor removals, amputations, total joint replacements, and revisions. Are you ready for every day to be different and exciting with a wide range of patient population experiences?

At the M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center, we are committed to delivering outstanding healthcare in a setting where we specialize in innovation. We continually aim to improve our patients’ lives by delivering outstanding outcomes using groundbreaking technology and treatments while balancing patient needs. Our partnership with the University of Minnesota Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians provides the platform to specialize in breakthrough treatments, surgical techniques, lifesaving therapies and clinical trials to bring the newest insights to patient care. We are conveniently located on the West Bank of the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis.

Schedule: This position will be working 0.75 FTE (60 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 12 hours on the Night shift with an every third weekend rotation.

Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow the link here to learn more information: Twin Cities MNA Fairview Benefit Plans

About Our Ortho 5 Department at the UMMC West Bank:

23 Beds – Mixture of Ortho and General Med/Surg
- Care Delivery: 4 patients per RN on Day/Eve Shift, 4-6 patients on Night Shift. RN’s and NST’s on all shifts.
RN’s deliver care for patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures/interventions on the unit. Manage complex medication and infusion therapies.
Our department specializes in orthopedic procedures such as total joint replacements, revisions, orthopedic tumor removals, amputations, and more!
RN’s safely employ the following monitoring devices including but not limited to:
- CPM
- Traction
- Cryo-cuffs
- Braces
Work closely with Orthopedic Surgeons, Residents, PAs, NPs, Hospitalist Physicians, Infectious Disease Specialists, and PT/OT team. Team supported by Nurse Manager, Patient Care Supervisor, Clinical Nurse Specialist and Clinical Development Specialist.
Adaptability, willingness to learn, and critical thinking skills are all important to be successful in this position.
We are looking for someone who will excel in a fast-paced environment, someone who knows how to problem solve, who is flexible and collaborative, and who is dedicated to always putting the patient first.

About Fairview

Fairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University’s deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview’s extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies and benefit management services.

Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.

The RN is responsible for performing these responsibilities in accordance with all policy, procedures, professional practice guidelines and the MN Nurse Practice Act.

The registered nurse is responsible and accountable for patient assessment, analysis, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention application, and the identification and evaluation of outcomes for patients of all ages and populations.
Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by patient’s condition and/or the hospital policies, procedures or protocols and re prioritizes care accordingly.
Establish and implement nursing care plans for assigned patient populations through assessment, development, activation, evaluation, and discharge.
Prioritize, delegate, and maintain oversight for duties and responsibilities of other staff members as a team leader.
Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family, and facility.
Demonstrates ability to deliver care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
Collaborate with patient, family, and health care team members.

Required Qualifications:

Associate degree in Nursing
Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Valid RN License from MN Board of Nursing

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
One year of current Med Surg experience in a hospital setting
Extended orientation may be offered to an RN without experience

Keywords: Registered Nurse, RN, Med/Surg, Ortho, Orthopedics, Minneapolis

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/tcmnarn

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

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