Staff Nurse

SUMMARY HCMC has a current opening for a Staff Nurse in Inpatient Psychiatry. This position is a 0.6 FTE (6 shifts/ pay period), 8-hour shifts, Day/ Night, Every Other Weekend. A sign-on bonus ($8,000.00) is available for eligible external candidates (current employees, contract/temporary workers, and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible). One year commitment required RESPONSIBILITIES Within the context of the Hennepin County Medical Center "Centered Around You" Patient & Family Centered Care practice model, and under general supervision, the registered nurse provides and coordinates nursing care by: Protecting, promoting wellness and optimizing health Triaging patients by assessing severity of symptoms and referral to appropriate setting or level of care Alleviating suffering through nursing interventions and prescribed treatments Partnering with the patient, their family and significant others Documenting interventions and an individualized plan of care Educating patient on their disease process Assuring continuity of care Educating patient and family in preventative care which promotes health and well being QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications: 1 year of current professional nursing (RN) experience Graduation from an accredited school of nursing Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of Minnesota Preferred Qualifications: Certification in area of clinical specialty BSN Preferred. Bachelor of Nursing degree is strongly encouraged. Advancement in academic education will be discussed as part of individual professional development during the annual performance review.