Acute Care RN - Critical Care Specialist

Acute Care RN - Critical Care Specialist

Slayton, MN $78,999 - $102,999 a year

Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary: Provide compassionate, patient- and family-centered nursing care in a setting that champions best practices and exceptional customer service. This role emphasizes relationship-based care and upholds the highest professional nursing standards. Nursing care is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics, regional nursing practice acts, the nursing process, and regulatory standards.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Fiscal Responsibility: Efficiently utilize resources and supplies to promote cost savings. Manage time effectively by delegating tasks and scheduling proactively based on patient acuity and census. Engage in ongoing education to implement cost-saving practices.
• Quality: Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives, including meaningful use and nurse-sensitive indicators. Demonstrate critical thinking, multitasking, and thorough documentation in line with unit and hospital standards. Apply evidence-based practices and make patient care assignments based on expertise and patient needs.
• Community Service and Patient Satisfaction: Positively represent the healthcare facility in community events. Actively contribute to patient satisfaction through rounding, timely responses, service recovery, and professionalism. Foster a therapeutic environment by reducing noise, managing electronic device use, and supporting healthcare students.
• Patient Safety: Integrate safe patient care practices daily, including fall prevention, safe mobilization, medication administration, and patient identification. Report near misses and participate in proactive safety processes. Adhere to Just Culture principles, HIPAA, national safety standards, and social media policies.
• Professional Growth: Demonstrate leadership as a charge RN, mentor, and preceptor. Maintain licensure and pursue certifications, advanced degrees, and leadership opportunities. Attend educational sessions and stay current with practice standards.
• Customer Service: Deliver care based on relationship-based and unit nursing care models, embracing holistic approaches for diverse populations. Meet established customer service standards, address ethical concerns, and foster positive relationships with patients, visitors, and colleagues.

Education and Experience Required:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Proficiency with computer systems is necessary.
• At least three years of recent critical care nursing experience is required.

Work Shift: 4th Shift

This position involves communication and collaboration with the public, healthcare professionals, and various departments. Responsibilities and duties may evolve over time.

MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc