A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
Where You'll Work CHI St. Joseph's Health of Park Rapids, part of CommonSpirit Health, is an award-winning, 25-bed critical access hospital located in the heart of lake country. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, we offer a full range of services including 24/7/365 Emergency Department and Level IV Trauma Center, hospitalist program, testing, surgery, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and more so that you can experience better health. Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Registered Nurse (RN) in our Medical Surgial Unit , you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery. This position is a straight nights role, requiring a consistent commitment to specialized overnight patient care. In the quiet hours of the night, you will serve as the eyes and ears of the clinical team, ensuring that patients receive vigilant monitoring, comfort, and clinical stability while they rest and recover. Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes. To thrive in this vital role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement. What you'll do...
Provide overnight clinical vigilance:
Monitor patient status throughout the night, managing pain, addressing acute changes in condition, and ensuring patient safety during the critical hours when recovery and healing are a priority.
Provide a comprehensive assessment:
Collect, analyze, and synthesize data to establish a health status baseline, continuously evaluating the patient's response to treatment and intervention. Collaborate with the health care team: Work closely with providers and clinical staff to develop and coordinate a seamless 24-hour plan of care, ensuring continuity of treatment from day to night.
Develop and implement nursing interventions:
Use evidence-based practice to create and execute independent nursing care plans, addressing both the clinical and comfort needs of the patient.
Execute provider orders:
Meticulously implement interventions that are delegated, ordered, or prescribed by a licensed health care provider, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in administration.
Lead patient care teams:
Delegate nursing tasks or assign nursing activities to support staff to ensure the plan of care is executed efficiently throughout the overnight shift. Job Requirements Required Graduate of accredited professional nursing education program Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Minnesota (MN) Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA)
