Registered Nurse- Inpatient Mental Health

About the role

The professional Registered Nurse (RN) administers nursing care guided by the Nurse Practice Act and the policies and procedures of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Applies the nursing process to assess pertinent data utilizing patient, family/designated caregivers, and interdisciplinary input.
• In collaboration with the patient, family, designated caregivers, and interdisciplinary team, develops and implements a plan of care with identified outcomes for the patient.
• Evaluates patient progress relative to the plan of care in collaboration with the patient, family/designated caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team; modifies and adjusts the plan to meet identified outcomes and patient preferences.
• Completes timely and comprehensive patient documentation in accordance with service area standards.
• Applies Evidence-Based Practice and Quality of Care Standards to nursing practice.
• Applies principles of Safe Patient Care Initiatives to the delivery of patient care.
• Demonstrates stewardship of organizational resources and applies them to nursing practice.
• Connects the practice of nursing to service area/organization initiatives through committee/project participation and attendance at service area/organization meetings.
• As a member of the healthcare team, looks for mechanisms to improve efficiency and patient care delivery.
• Demonstrates a commitment to professional development through completion of mandatory education and annual service area competencies.
• Demonstrates punctuality and a consistent attendance record.
• Appropriately delegates and provides supervisory oversight for support staff roles.
• Demonstrates professionalism with a consistently supportive, positive demeanor in workplace interactions.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

All employees are accountable for adhering to Hutchinson Health Employee Values, maintaining confidentiality, reporting health/medical errors, observing Environment of Care policies, and reporting safety risks or hazards immediately.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved nursing program.
• Current Minnesota RN license (primary source verified by HR).
• CPR certification (within 30 days of start date).
• ACLS certification required for all direct patient care RNs in Med/Surg and BirthCare (if not certified at hire, between year 1 and 2 of start date). For all other RNs, certification required within 1 year of start date.
• PALS, PEARS, or ENPC certification required for ER, ICU, PACU, and SDS (if not certified at hire, within 1 year of start date).
• TNCC certification required for ER & ICU (if not certified at hire, within 1 year of start date).
• Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification required for BirthCare (if not certified at hire, within 2 years of start date).
• NRP certification required for BirthCare (if not certified at hire, within 1 year of start date).
• STABLE certification required for BirthCare (if not certified at hire, within 2 years of start date).

Certifications and mandatory education requirements may be extended by Hutchinson Health during a pandemic.

Skills

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and the ability to manage time and prioritize tasks.

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 healthcare 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.