Specimen Collector

Job Overview The Collection Lab RN performs both independent nursing and delegated medical functions. The independent nursing includes assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for assigned patient population(s) in the ambulatory care setting. The delegated medical functions include participation in and coordination of delegated patient care to other health care team members. The Collection Lab RN is responsible for performing these functions and working in collaboration with providers and care team to perform these functions in accordance with all policy, procedure, and professional practice guidelines. The Collection Lab RN manages central lines for patients in the outpatient space and delivers care that is sensitive to the unique needs of the ages served by the clinic. This RN performs sterile procedures such as PORT access and access to other central venous catheters to draw central or peripheral labs as part of the patient\'s treatment plan pre, post, or independent of a clinic or infusion appointment. Additional care may include but is not limited to central and peripheral IV initiation and management, order management, medication administration, monitoring response to interventions, prompt recognition and intervention of emergency situations, preparing and delivering patient education, monitoring and taking vital signs, chart reviews, documentation, phone triage, coordination of care with providers and care team including rooming and discharging, assessing appointments, and monitoring standards of care. Responsibilities Assesses patient needs and identifies expected nursing outcomes. Involves the patient, family, and other health care team members in gathering data. Uses an ongoing, systematic process to gather relevant data from patient and family. Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks. Identifies outcomes that are age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic and attainable. Validates outcomes and develops plan of care in collaboration with patient, family, and other healthcare team members. Documents data and identified outcomes. Implements nursing interventions based on plan of care. Evaluates care and the patient’s response to interventions and expected outcomes. Delivers care as prescribed by provider to assigned patient population, or individual patient. Uses communication strategies to achieve desirable outcomes. Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level of population served. Required Qualifications Associates Degree in Nursing or Bachelors Degree in Nursing MN Registered Nurse (RN) License Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) Preferred Qualifications 2 years of nursing experience Benefit Overview Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: Compensation Disclaimer An individual\'s pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr