Registered Nurse - Per Diem (ICC) New

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Department Overview

Our Minneapolis Infant Care Center is a 41-bed infant critical care unit for complex neonatal step down patients and infant medical surgical patients under 1 year of age. We welcome and support families in the care and decision making for their infants. As part of the largest Mother Baby program in the state, we work closely with our specialized interdisciplinary team of professionals dedicated to the care of infants with life-changing diagnoses. In this unit, we care for patients along their continuum of recovery from neonatal intensive care to recovery of infants after surgery, including caring for changing physical and emotional needs, as we prepare the patient and the family to return home. Our complex patient population requires cardio-respiratory monitoring, airway preservation including ventilated tracheostomy patients, medication management of complex gastro-intestinal findings including short bowel and complex feeding plans, as well as management of central lines. Our staff combines a moderate technical skill set with a family-centered approach when caring for our population of patients. We value teamwork, open communication, safety and respect. We embrace an environment that encourages learning and professional growth. Our team is committed to providing excellent care to our patients and families.

Position Summary

Coordinates and provides family-centered nursing care to infants, children and adolescents, utilizing the nursing process. Accountable for professional practice including independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions performed in collaboration with other health team members.

THIS IS AN MNA CONTRACT POSITION.

Education Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Minnesota RN licensure.
• Current BLS certification.
• Must have one (1) year (within the last 2 years) of Level II NICU nursing experience which includes ability to care for infants requiring assisted ventilation, surgical cases pre- and post-op, and strong knowledge of neonatal developmental care.
• Float Team trained to neonatal or PICU nursing experience who are able to demonstrate Neonatal Competencies may be considered. An informational meeting with the Patient Care Manager is required prior to awarding the position.
• Based upon the unit in which you are applying, additional certification(s) may be required. Department specific required qualifications need to be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required or obtained during orientation.
  
  

Physical Demands

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The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.