Registered Nurse; Excel Program - Twin Orthopedics

Description

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of optimum quality care to patients in the Excel Program. Additional information on the Excel Program can be found at

This is a casual straight night's role, scheduled within the hours of , out of our Plymouth, Edina & Chaska EXCEL Care Suites location.

Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.

• Assessment
  • Assesses physical, psychological, spiritual, cultural, educational and developmental dimensions of the patient from admission through patient discharge and provides written documentation of these findings.
  • Assesses & documents patient condition and responses to nursing and/or medical interventions & communicates the information to the appropriate persons.
• Planning
  • Develops an individualized plan of care based on nursing assessment, medical and nursing diagnoses, knowledge of specific illnesses, injuries, diseases, surgical procedures and appropriate standards of care.
  • Collaborates with other disciplines and departments to maximize patient outcomes and affect a smooth flow of the post-operative experience.
  • Plans and utilizes resources efficiently to complete the daily schedule in a timely manner while providing safe and individualized patient care
• Implementation
  • Provides care and supplies based on individualized plan of care, identified needs and in a timely, efficient and safe manner. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of special needs for various age groups including adolescent, adult and geriatric when providing resources for the post‑operative experience.
  • Functions within the limits of the MN Nurse Practice Act, State and Federal Laws, Excel Program Department philosophies, policies and procedures and standards of care. Labels and administers medications and solutions as ordered. Applies principles of aseptic technique, standard and transmission precautions.
  • Functions effectively in emergency situations and when under stress.
  • Monitors patients utilizing sound nursing judgment and competent knowledge of equipment based on policies and procedures from patient admission to discharge.
  • Provides emotional support and comfort for patients/family members, informs family of patient status, and provides patient/family education
  • Assists with procedures (i.e. dressing changes, place IV's, catheterize, etc)
  • Follows proper channels of communication and informs department managers of unit activity, patient condition, and personnel concerns.
  • Performs comprehensive patient education related to the patient's primary procedure during patient's stay and at discharge
• Evaluation
  • Reassesses, evaluates and revises the implementation of the plan of care to meet the changing needs of the patient. Responds appropriately to changes in the patient's condition and/or behavior
• Documentation
  • Chart completion with utilization of correct abbreviations as noted in policy.
• Assists in managing controllable costs by the proper, Non wasteful use of Excel resources.
• Fosters the developmental and educational process of self, colleagues, and students (includes functioning as a preceptor). Participates in acceptable continuing education, fostering career and skill development including meeting departmental continuing education requirements.
• Participate in department quality improvement activities
• Any and all other duties as assigned

• Graduate of an NLN accredited school of registered nursing
• Current licensure as a RN in the State of MN or WI multi-state required
• Two years of post‑operative care or critical care nursing experience in the last 3‑5 years preferred
• Current CPR certification required or completed upon hire

• Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package - to learn more .
  • Employees working 30+ hours per week (60 hours per pay period) are eligible for our Medical (w/Maternity Bundle), Dental & Vision plans, as well as Tuition Reimbursement.
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