Registered Nurse, Excel Program - Twin Cities Orthopedics

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of optimum quality care to patients in the EXCEL Program at our Edina and Eagan Care Suites.

This is a casual position working day shifts.

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. We have a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts and more.

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• 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.

Essential Requirements:

Ability to:

• Comply with company policies, procedures, practices, and business ethics guidelines.
• Complete job required training.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g., HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance.
• Work in the clinic, office, or surgery center during business hours
• Travel independently throughout the clinic, office, or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping, or sitting for long periods of time may be required.
• Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines.
• Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner.
• Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations.
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Understand and execute a variety of instructions.
• Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system.
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Travel to other work locations, if required

Performance Expectations – i-Health's Core Values:

• Integrity - Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say.
• Service - Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience.
• Quality - Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations.
• Innovation - Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or effectiveness.
• Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively.

Environmental Conditions:

• Post surgical Care Suites setting.

Notes:

• i-Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
• This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.