Registered Nurse - Cardiac Medicine/Progressive Care
About the Role
Regions Hospital is seeking a patient-focused Registered Nurse to join our Cardiac Medicine/Progressive Care Unit. This role is key to providing exceptional care within our Level I Trauma Center. The unit serves patients with complex medical needs, including:
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI)
- Chest pain and coronary artery disease
- Post-intervention sheath management
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and pneumonia
- End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and peritoneal dialysis
- Liver failure
- Alcohol withdrawal and other intoxicants
- Various cardio-respiratory problems
The unit experiences a high volume of daily admissions, discharges, and transfers, offering an excellent opportunity to broaden clinical assessment skills and learn a wide variety of disease processes. South 8 also houses the remote telemetry cockpit, staffed by specially trained PCAs skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation.
Our Professional Nursing Practice Model emphasizes patient and family-centered care, focusing on healing at the bedside. Nurses are empowered to manage their clinical practice through our Shared Governance Model, which prioritizes evidence-based nursing practice.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals with complex medical and co-morbid conditions.
- Manage a high volume of admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.
- Utilize evidence-based practices in daily nursing care.
- Participate in the Shared Governance Model to enhance clinical practice and working environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with 1 year of RN experience. Internal new graduate applicants may meet requirements with an ADN.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State of Minnesota.
- Current CPR for the professional rescuer or BLS for healthcare providers.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse patient population from varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
- BSN or MSN strongly preferred; generally expected to obtain BSN/MSN within 5 years of hire.
- One year of acute care RN experience.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package for 0.5 FTE or greater, including medical and dental insurance.
- 401K with employer match and disability insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- On-site employee fitness center and employee clinic for convenient access to care.
- Center for Employee Resilience offering support and evidence-based practices to build resiliency.
- Eligibility for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program as a qualified non-profit employer.
- Recognition as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company.
As part of HealthPartners, additional benefits include comprehensive support for physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being, such as health coverage, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities.
Schedule
0.70 FTE, night shifts. 8-hour shifts during the week; 12-hour shifts every 3rd weekend.
About Us
Regions Hospital is part of HealthPartners, a nonprofit, integrated health care organization providing health insurance and care at over 90 locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We combine research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals and conducting innovative research to improve lives globally. Our mission is to improve health and well-being for our patients, members, and communities. We foster an inclusive environment that values diversity, equity, and advocacy for change.