Pediatric Registered Nurse

Job Overview Fairview is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for our Emergency Department at our M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital location in Minneapolis, MN. The registered nurse in our Pediatric Emergency Department 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. The scope of practice extends from a patient’s entry into the emergency room and continues from triage through discharge. Care is centered on patients and families experiencing acute or chronic, actual or potential physical or psychosocial problems. Unique to emergency nursing are processes that require resuscitation and/or stabilization. Schedule: This position will be working 60 hours every two weeks on the night (7pm - 7:30am) shift, 12 hour shifts and every third weekend. About the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital Emergency Department We are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare in a setting where we specialize in innovation. We continually aim to improve our patients' lives by delivering superior outcomes using groundbreaking technology and treatments while balancing patients' needs. The hospital has been providing innovative care and community services to the residents of the scenic Minnesota Valley since 1984. We deliver a broad range of pediatric programs from surgery, imaging and neonatal and pediatric intensive care to cardiac and oncology (cancer care) services and blood and marrow and organ transplantation. We are seeking new talent to meet our volume and growth demands. We offer 12 beds and deliver care to 25,000 patients annually. Our nurse to patient ratio is about 1:4-5. 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 to train tomorrow's physicians. Clinical trials advance our clinical services, bringing the very newest insights inpatient care. Brief Overview: As an Emergency Department Pediatric RN, you will be responsible for: Safely performing advanced monitoring using current technology. Handles and safely administers complex medication and infusion therapies. Adjusts the patient’s plan of care following the evaluation of patient’s response to the infusion. Sedatives and Paralytics, Analgesics, Adrenergics (sympathomimetics), Antianginals, Thrombolytics, Antiarrthymics, Antihypertensives, Heparin, Antibiotics, Fluid and electrolyte replacement, Insulin, Blood products (FFP, Platelets, Cryo, Albumin). Caring for patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures/interventions on the unit. Chest tube placement, needle thoracentesis, pericardiocentesis, needle cricothyrotomy with jet insufflation, external pacing, cardioversion, defibrillation, forensic collection, rapid sequence intubation, splint application, wound care and closure, conscious sedation, and spinal immobilization. Demonstrating ability to safely and accurately operate unit equipment. Demonstrating ability to deliver care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served Fulfilling all organizational requirements Fostering a culture of improvement, efficiency and innovative thinking. Required Education AD Experience one year pediatric critical care experience OR 2 years adult critical care experience License/Certification/Registration Current MN RN License BLS is required Preferred Education BSN or BAN Experience One year pediatric emergency department experience. License/Certification/Registration Certification by the Emergency Nurses Association in Pediatrics (PCEN) and/or course in advanced trauma nursing (CATN). Additional Requirements (must be obtained or completed within a period of time) Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 1 year of hire Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) within 1 year of hire PALS certification within 1 year of hire 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! 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