Staff nurse (rn) - critical care inpatient float pool

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a Staff Nurse to join our Inpatient Float Pool. This position is a 0.9 FTE (6 shifts/ pay period), 12-hour shifts, Nights, Every Third Weekend. The position is primarily supporting critical care units (MICU, SICU, Burn) and intermediate care units. The nurse may also float to med/ surg as needed. A sign-on bonus ($5,000.00) is available for eligible external candidates (current employees, contract/temporary workers, and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Within the context of the Hennepin Healthcare System Patient and Family Centered Care model, and under general supervision, the registered nurse provides and coordinates nursing care by:

• Protecting, promoting, and optimizing health
• Preventing illness and injury
• Alleviating suffering through the treatment of the human response
• Partnering with the patient, their family and significant others
• Documenting interventions and an individualized plan of care

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 years of inpatient hospital RN experience or 1 year of acute intermediate care RN experience
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of Minnesota

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of ICU RN experience
• Certification in area of clinical specialty
• BSN Preferred. Bachelor of Nursing degree is strongly encouraged. Advancement in academic education will be discussed as part of individual professional development during the annual performance review.