Registered Nurse Float Occupational Medicine

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current RN licensure in Minnesota and Wisconsin within two months of hire
Current BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or Red Cross required and maintained
Strongly demonstrated written and oral communication skills
One year full time employment as an RN preferred

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods at a time.
Must possess speech, hearing and sight skills to perform the functions of the position.
Manual dexterity required.
Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently.
Proficiency in other languages may be required.
Some positions may have lifting requirements.

Position Purpose

Nursing Process: Assessment, Problem Identification, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
Nursing Care: Performance is up to standard when demonstrating clinical competence in using the nursing process to provide care to patients and their families.
Documentation: Documents accurately and completely and keeps record 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.

Accountabilities

• Care Coordination: Uses health coaching techniques to elicit patient goals and priorities to develop individualized patient action plans. Shares information with other members of the health care team. Makes appropriate patient referrals. 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: Works in partnership with patient/family to identify patient and family 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: Serves as a role model in the enhancements of nursing practice and professional conduct. Demonstrates flexibility in performing additional responsibilities to contribute to the 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 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. Delegates: Delegates appropriately and holds self and others accountable for safe delivery of the delegated care.
• Professionalism: Acts as a patient advocate. Maintains patient confidentiality. Provides current health education about diagnostic and prescribed treatments.

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 improve 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

Benefits Designed To Support Your Total Health
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, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.