Fairview Health Services
Job Overview
Join Our Same Day Surgery Team at M Health Fairview – Northland Medical Center (Princeton, MN)! M Health Fairview is seeking a
Registered Nurse (RN)
to join our
Same Day Surgery Unit
at Northland Medical Center in Princeton, MN. This is a great opportunity for an RN who thrives in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.
Our Same Day Surgery nurses deliver
high-quality, compassionate care
to patients before and after same-day procedures, as well as surgeries occurring prior to or during hospital admission. You’ll play a key role in supporting patients and families through
pre-operative phone calls, in-person care during their stay, and post-operative follow-up calls , providing both emotional support and clear education every step of the way.
With a
high-turnover, short-stay patient population , this role is ideal for nurses with strong assessment skills, a collaborative mindset, and the flexibility to adapt to changing situations while working as part of a supportive team.
About Fairview Fairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University’s deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview’s extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies and benefit management services.
Schedule This SAU/PACU nursing position will be working casual hours every two weeks on the day/evening shifts. You will need to be within 30 minutes of Princeton, MN.
Responsibilities
Assesses patients, patient condition, according to Perioperative Policy and ASPAN Standards:
Completes initial and ongoing assessments of Perianesthesia patients.
Completes an initial patient assessment upon the patient’s arrival into the Perianesthesia area.
Completes ongoing assessments according to the patient’s condition and FLMC Perioperative Services policy.
Gathers information about the patient from (but not limited to) the patient, the surgeon, OR Nurse, the anesthetist, the patient’s chart and previous caregivers.
Reviews medications the patient has received.
Documents assessments according to patient condition and Perioperative Services policies and documentation guidelines in accordance with ASPAN Standards of care.
Applies nursing plan of care
Provides continuity of care
Individualizes plan for the patient
Identifies expected outcomes in the pre and post-anesthesia setting:
Care planning in the pre-op area is documented in the electronic medical record (EMR) using PNDS (perioperative nursing data set)
Identifies variances and documents them in the EMR
Provides appropriate hand off to receiving patient care area
Interventions are based on patient assessment in accordance with ASPAN Standards
Provides an appropriate environment for patient recovery
Responds appropriately to perianesthesia emergent situations
Prioritizes interventions based on patient condition and patient assignment
Medicates the patient according to patient condition and physician orders
Transports patients to receiving area according to patient status and policy
Documents interventions and patient response
Evaluates care, adapts interventions and prioritizes care based on patient assessment in accordance with ASPAN Standards.
Assesses patients’ response to interventions and formulates new nursing plan of care based on patients’ responses
Prioritizes care based on the acuity of the patient.
Uses other resources within the department to respond to emergency situations.
Utilizes information management systems in the Perianesthesia Department
Utilizes the EMR for documentation and patient tracking
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for all assigned patient population(s). The RN is responsible for performing these responsibilities in accordance with all policy, procedures, professional practice guidelines and the MN Nurse Practice Act. The RN coordinates care with members of the health care team and delegates responsibilities to others as appropriate.
Required Qualifications
MN RN License
One year recent RN PACU experience (within the last three years)
BLS and ACLS upon hire
PALS within 3 months of hire
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
2 years of recent RN PACU experience
Benefit Overview Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/northlandrn
Compensation Disclaimer The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
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Join Our Same Day Surgery Team at M Health Fairview – Northland Medical Center (Princeton, MN)! M Health Fairview is seeking a
Registered Nurse (RN)
to join our
Same Day Surgery Unit
at Northland Medical Center in Princeton, MN. This is a great opportunity for an RN who thrives in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.
Our Same Day Surgery nurses deliver
high-quality, compassionate care
to patients before and after same-day procedures, as well as surgeries occurring prior to or during hospital admission. You’ll play a key role in supporting patients and families through
pre-operative phone calls, in-person care during their stay, and post-operative follow-up calls , providing both emotional support and clear education every step of the way.
With a
high-turnover, short-stay patient population , this role is ideal for nurses with strong assessment skills, a collaborative mindset, and the flexibility to adapt to changing situations while working as part of a supportive team.
About Fairview Fairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University’s deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview’s extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies and benefit management services.
Schedule This SAU/PACU nursing position will be working casual hours every two weeks on the day/evening shifts. You will need to be within 30 minutes of Princeton, MN.
Responsibilities
Assesses patients, patient condition, according to Perioperative Policy and ASPAN Standards:
Completes initial and ongoing assessments of Perianesthesia patients.
Completes an initial patient assessment upon the patient’s arrival into the Perianesthesia area.
Completes ongoing assessments according to the patient’s condition and FLMC Perioperative Services policy.
Gathers information about the patient from (but not limited to) the patient, the surgeon, OR Nurse, the anesthetist, the patient’s chart and previous caregivers.
Reviews medications the patient has received.
Documents assessments according to patient condition and Perioperative Services policies and documentation guidelines in accordance with ASPAN Standards of care.
Applies nursing plan of care
Provides continuity of care
Individualizes plan for the patient
Identifies expected outcomes in the pre and post-anesthesia setting:
Care planning in the pre-op area is documented in the electronic medical record (EMR) using PNDS (perioperative nursing data set)
Identifies variances and documents them in the EMR
Provides appropriate hand off to receiving patient care area
Interventions are based on patient assessment in accordance with ASPAN Standards
Provides an appropriate environment for patient recovery
Responds appropriately to perianesthesia emergent situations
Prioritizes interventions based on patient condition and patient assignment
Medicates the patient according to patient condition and physician orders
Transports patients to receiving area according to patient status and policy
Documents interventions and patient response
Evaluates care, adapts interventions and prioritizes care based on patient assessment in accordance with ASPAN Standards.
Assesses patients’ response to interventions and formulates new nursing plan of care based on patients’ responses
Prioritizes care based on the acuity of the patient.
Uses other resources within the department to respond to emergency situations.
Utilizes information management systems in the Perianesthesia Department
Utilizes the EMR for documentation and patient tracking
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for all assigned patient population(s). The RN is responsible for performing these responsibilities in accordance with all policy, procedures, professional practice guidelines and the MN Nurse Practice Act. The RN coordinates care with members of the health care team and delegates responsibilities to others as appropriate.
Required Qualifications
MN RN License
One year recent RN PACU experience (within the last three years)
BLS and ACLS upon hire
PALS within 3 months of hire
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
2 years of recent RN PACU experience
Benefit Overview Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/northlandrn
Compensation Disclaimer The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
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