RN SAU/PACU

Healtheast and Fairview Health Services is looking for a RN at St Josephs Hospital in St Paul, MN. This position is 64 hour s per two weeks on the Day/Evening shift , off premise call including nights, weekends, and holiday call rotation. This position is eligible for full benefits.

Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1853, St. Joseph's Hospital in downtown St. Paul, MN is proud to hold the distinction as Minnesota's first hospital.Although much has changed in health care since the hospital's early days, the practice of providing high quality, compassionate care remains constant. From technology to education, family support and spirituality to community outreach, our commitment ensures youll always receive high quality, compassionate care. St. Josephs Hospital is a member of the University of Minnesota's Family Medicine and Community Health residency program and is Medicare certified.

About this position SAU/PACU

Working in the SAU/PACU at St. Josephs Hospital is an exhilarating and fast paced experience. We are continually changing to keep up with the needs of our patients, families, and employees. We pride ourselves in delivering the best patient care every day, every time. If you are open to change and motivated by excellence, then SAU/PACU is for you.

• 15 SAU rooms
• 10 PACU rooms
• Patient population: Open Heart, Vascular, Orthopedic, General, Bariatric, Colorectal, Urology, ENT, Neuro, Plastics and Spine surgery
• This unit is well laid out, newer equipment, monitors with Capnography (Co2)

• Demonstrates commitment to principles of the patient care model (Professional Partnership Model) and achieving the HealthEast nursing vision and strategy.
• Utilizes the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to coordinate outcome focused patient care. Throughout this process, also understands and incorporates holistic nursing theory based on Watson's Theory of Caring aligning with the practice standards of the American Holistic Nurses' Association whenever holistic therapy is offered.
• Communicates effectively with patient/family, physicians, the interdependent team, and other disciplines regarding the plan of care.
• Assesses and documents learning needs of the patient and family. Develops an individualized education plan for patients and families based on identified needs.
• Actively participates in creating and implementing improvements at the point of care to achieve clinical quality, customer experience, nursing engagement, and efficiency and effectiveness outcomes.
• Complies with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, board of nursing requirements, patient safety requirements, infection control practices, and other established practice standards, policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Coordinates the interdependent team while promoting collaborative teamwork and cooperation.
• Actively participates in the development and achievement of department goals (safety, cost, quality, patient experience, employee engagement).
• Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
• Actively participates in creating and implementing improvements.
• Performs other responsibilities as needed/assigned.

Required:

• Associates Degree in Nursing
• 2 years recent RN PACU or ICU experience
• Valid RN Licensure from MN Board of Nursing
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from American Heart Association
• Valid Basic Life Support(BLS)

Preferred:

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing