Registered Nurse(RN) - Same Day Surgery at Northfield Hospital & Clinics – Northfield, Minnesota

Position Summary

The Surgical Services Registered Nurse’s primary focus is addressing the needs of the surgical patient, families, and /or significant others preoperatively, intraoperatively, postoperatively. Utilization of critical thinking skills to apply nursing process knowledge to achieve optimal patient outcomes. This position provides direct nursing care for patients of all ages.

Key Accountabilities:

• Assesses patient’s condition based upon observation, examination, and / or interview, laboratory findings, and other pertinent information
• Completes assessment in a specified time frame.
• Identifies and consistently recognizes changes in normal and abnormal parameters in the patient’s physiological and psychological condition.
• Uses professional judgment and critical thinking to prepare, prioritize and execute the patient’s plan of care consistent with patient assessment data and physician’s treatment plans and professional standards of evidence-based practice.
• Directs and delegates support personnel in implementing the patient’s plan of care, provides supervision and guidance.
• Performs all technical skills required for unit patient population such as, but not limited to, IV venipuncture, restraint application, sterile dressings, etc.
• Documentation reflects evaluation of patient response to nursing actions.
• Evaluates and documents patient’s response to nursing care and modifies or revises treatment plans, and / or contacts physicians as circumstances require.
• Renders professional nursing care, including administering medications, starting intravenous fluids and blood products.
• Consistently follows patient care and facility policy and procedures in performance of one’s duties.
• Implements nursing interventions to achieve progress toward expected patient outcomes or to stabilize a patient’s condition and / or prevent complications.
• Provides and documents patient / family education based on diagnosis, treatment plan or prescribed medical regimen in accordance with patient / family readiness and ability to learn.

Qualifications:

• Current RN license with the Minnesota Board of Nursing, in good standing
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification for Health Care Providers (if not current, will need to be obtained in the first 6 months).
• One year perioperative nursing experience, i.e. scrubbing and circulating
• Current ACLS certification (if not current, will need to be obtained in the first 6 months).
• Current PALS or PEARS certification (if not current, will need to be obtained in the first 6 months).
• Current Certified Sedations Course (if not current, will need to be obtained in the first 6 months).
• Basic EKG interpretation

Schedule:

• 60hrs/2wks
• Start times between the hours of 5:30am & 8:00am, end times between 2:00pm and 5:30pm
• No weekend or holiday requirements

Benefits:

• Competitive Wages (experience and education may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended
  • RN ASN, $41.86-$61.55
  • RN BSN, $43.53-$64.02
• Shift Differential Rate: Evenings: $1.65; Nights: $2.00
• Paid Time Off and Sick Over Sixteen Accrued on First Paycheck
• Eligible for Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Discount Plan
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan (PERA) with a 7.5% company match
• 457(b) Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free On-site Parking
• Others include our Qualified Bilingual Staff Program, Employee Assistance Program, and a variety of savings opportunities, including cafeteria, pharmacy, and scrubs discount.

Northfield Hospital + Clinics is an independent organization with over 800 employees. We are known for our positive work environment and quality patient care. We provide a full spectrum of services with our Hospital in Northfield, MN and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, and Kenyon. Urgent Care locations in Northfield and Lakeville.

Northfield, MN is a charming, historic river town of 21,000 people, less than an hour's drive from the Twin Cities. The community is home to two highly ranked colleges and is praised for its availability of parks, golf courses, scenic trails, and for its active arts programs and events throughout the year. Nationally recognized in 2024 as one of “The 50 Best Places to Live in the U.S.” by magazine Money.