Registered Nurse

HealthPartners is hiring for an RN position at our Wabasha location.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current RN licensure in Minnesota
• Current RN licensure in Wisconsin within two months of hire
• Current BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or Red Cross (required and maintained; online BLS certification is not acceptable)
• Strongly demonstrated written and oral communication skills

Preferred: One year full-time employment as an RN

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
• Speech, hearing, and sight skills to perform the functions of the position
• Manual dexterity required
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English; proficiency in other languages may be required
• Some positions may have lifting requirements

Position Purpose

Service excellence is centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm, and all employees are held accountable to work as effective multidisciplinary care team members.

• Effectively provides high-quality service to both internal and external customers
• Provides comprehensive assessments to establish and evaluate a plan of care and address changes in a patient’s condition
• Delegates nursing tasks when appropriate and provides supervision and monitoring of function or activity
• Creates and implements dynamic teaching plans based upon identified patient need
• Acts as a resource for other staff

Responsibilities

Nursing Process

• Assessment: Accomplished through interviewing, observation, and/or nursing procedures; distinguishes between normal and abnormal findings to identify patient capabilities and limitations
• Planning: Decision-making and setting mutually acceptable goals with the nurse and all pertinent others
• Implementation: Providing comprehensive nursing care
• Evaluation: Assessing and reassessing the patient’s progress toward goal achievement

Performance is up to standard when:

• Demonstrates clinical competence in using the nursing process to provide care to patients and their families
• Implements established Nursing Policies and Procedures and Standing Orders
• Provides emotional, intellectual, and psychological support to patients and their families
• Documents accurately and completely regarding clinical practice

Consultation / Collaboration

• Shares information with other members of the health care team
• Makes appropriate patient referrals
• Uses interdisciplinary resources to enhance own clinical decision-making
• Provides continuity among home, office, inpatient setting, and community
• Uses appropriate systems, automated or manual, to obtain patient information or schedule appointments

Care Coordination

Care Coordination is the ongoing support of patients and their families over time as they navigate care and relationships. It assists patients/families to optimally manage their health care, respect their culture and values, and helps to identify individual needs, health goals, and treatment preferences.

Performance is up to standard when:

• Uses health coaching techniques to elicit patient goals and priorities to develop individualized patient action plans
• Uses population management tools such as registries to identify high-risk patients and track, monitor, and follow-up with their care
• Engages, assesses readiness to learn, and educates patients and families to implement strategies to reach a desired goal or care intervention
• Identifies and secures patient services needed for patient care
• Informs and supports patients and families to assist them in making informed decisions and navigate the healthcare system

Education

Education imparts knowledge designed to develop skills, enhance decision-making, and promote understanding. It includes interaction with the patient, family, and community, as well as participating in formal and informal professional education.

Patient / Family / Community:

• Works in partnership with patient/family to identify needs and develop a plan for education and/or make appropriate nursing referrals
• Teaches techniques or knowledge necessary for prevention, self-care management, or rehabilitation
• Engages in ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of teaching in terms of understanding and application

Professional:

• Participates in patient care conferences, in-services, and educational programs
• Keeps current on best practices related to nursing and patient care

Leadership

Nursing leadership is the possession of skills and knowledge to manage situations, assess problems, and facilitate solutions. It includes listening, decision-making, delegating, communication, motivating, facilitating, role modeling, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

• Role Modeling: Serves as a role model in the enhancement of nursing practice and professional conduct; demonstrates flexibility in performing additional responsibilities to contribute to improvements in patient care and the functioning of the care unit and other support services; provides support to professional and technical staff
• Goal Determination / Achievement: Formulates and attains personal and professional goals which promote individual growth and support the organization’s vision, mission, and values
• Decision-Making / Problem-Solving: Demonstrates ability to assess and problem-solve; serves as a catalyst for improving standards of practice
• Communication Skills: Demonstrates positive verbal and written communication and effective listening skills with internal and external customers
• Delegation: Delegates appropriately and holds self and others accountable for safe delivery of the delegated care

Professionalism

Professionalism includes knowledge, self-direction, accountability, and the ability to use sound critical judgment in decision-making.

Performance is up to standard when:

• Patient Advocacy: Acts as a patient advocate; maintains patient confidentiality; provides current health education about diagnostic and prescribed treatments
• Professional Growth: Selects and participates in appropriate professional conferences, workshops, continuing education, and committees
• Research Appropriate To Clinical Setting: Participates in and utilizes research appropriate to the clinical setting to improve patient care
• Utilization Of Resources: Remains accountable for the efficient use of time, material, and human resources; assists with updating current and developing new procedures as appropriate
• Standards: Adheres to nursing standards of conduct, performance, and ethics

Organizational Behaviors

Organizational behavior is the building and maintaining of solid interdependent relationships within the care unit and throughout the organization.

• Participation: Shows interest in and keeps informed of department and organizational changes; provides honest, respectful, and constructive input and feedback
• Teamwork: Identifies and works to resolve problems with other departments and individuals in a constructive manner; focuses on solving the problem, not blaming; effectively shares job knowledge with new employees; places team goals above own interests

Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

About Us

At HealthPartners, we believe in the power of good—good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work. We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improves lives around the world. At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included, and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including:

• Health benefits
• Time off
• Retirement planning
• Continuous learning opportunities

Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially so you can continue delivering exceptional care.