Senior Staff Nurse (SSN) - Inpatient Medicine

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a Senior Staff Nurse to join our Inpatient Medicine team. This is a 0.9 FTE, Day/ Every other Weekend, 12 hr shift position.

Purpose of this Position: Within the context of the Hennepin Healthcare System Patient and Family Centered Care model, and under general supervision, the Senior Staff Nurse provides and coordinates complex nursing care by:

• Protecting, promoting, and optimizing health
• Preventing illness and injury
• Alleviating suffering through the treatment of the human response
• Partnering with the patient, the patient's family, and significant others
• Documenting interventions and an individualized plan of care
• Advancing nursing professional practice
• Being a resource to the patient care area, role-modeling practice excellence, promoting evidence-based nursing practice, and facilitating innovation

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Staff Nurse performs all functions of the Staff Nurse and the following additional functions:

• Assists in the development and implementation of nursing standards, policies, and procedures
• Seeks and shares new knowledge in area of clinical expertise
• Supports and develops strategies to create, sustain and nurture patient and family centered care
• Provides expert clinical knowledge
• Serves as a resource to other clinical staff, and provides nursing consultation to other units
• Provides unit / department leadership through work as a charge nurse
• Serves as a preceptor and provides leadership for educational processes on unit
• Identifies re-occurring patient care issues, collaborates with leadership to postulate possible solutions, and works with the Nursing Manager on implementation of change
• Supports the organizational mission and key priorities and assures continuity of unit work with
  organizational initiatives through the Annual Plan
• Champions patient safety initiatives
• Accepts projects and/or change management assignments from nurse/clinic manager supporting the change through evidenced-based practice
• Serves as a member of the nursing leadership team
• Participates as a member or chair of organizational initiatives and collaborative governance committees aimed at improving patient safety and excellence in nursing practice
• Role models critical thinking and clinical and professional excellence
• Develops effective and collaborative relationships with nursing peers and the multidisciplinary team
• Uses systems thinking to proactively address issues
• Participates in professional nursing organizations, maintains current knowledge of innovations in area of specialty by reading journals, participating in webinars and listservs, as well as obtaining information and learning from local, regional, and national conferences

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an approved school of nursing

-AND-

• Three (3) years of professional nursing experience in the specialty area
• Clinical experience as preceptor or charge nurse

Effective July 28, 2014:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program with progress to complete within two years of hire date

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of experience at Hennepin County Medical Center strongly preferred
• Professional certification in specialty area of clinical expertise
• Involved in a professional nursing organization

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Leadership Skills
• Communication skills and positive team relationships
• Clinical competence and expertise in area of practice
• Commitment to patient and family centered care
• Problem solving skills
• Engagement in advancing unit, department, and organizational goals
• Knowledge & compliance with department and organizational policies and procedures
• Involvement in a nursing specialty professional organization
• Ability to present and publish on professional and clinical topics

License/Certifications:

• Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse, issued by the State of Minnesota

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; and Tuition reimbursement.
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.