OverviewRiverView Health, is a community owned, membership based non-profit organization that was formed in 1898 and continues to be the sole community hospital in Crookston, MN.
RiverView Health operates a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital, RiverView Recovery Center; a chemical dependency outpatient treatment program, RiverView Home Care and five primary care and specialty clinics in the hospitals service area.
We have a robust scholarship program for those furthering their education in a medical field, excellent benefits, and a friendly work environment. Full-time benefits include health insurance, free single vision and basic dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability, and employer HSA contributions. Other benefits include employer pension matching, shift differential, incentive/premium pay, free annual biometric screening and paid volunteer time off.
RiverView is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
ResponsibilitiesJob Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Med-Surg/Labor & Delivery
Position Status: .9 fte (72 hours per pay period) - rotational days and nights (12-hour shifts), or option for straight nights if preferred. Two (2) weekends every six (6) weeks.
Department: Inpatient Unit
Salary Range: $36.73 - $51.43 / per hour (based on experience)
Join our Team! RiverView Health is currently looking for a Med-Surg/Labor & Delivery RN to join our Inpatient Team.Qualifications:
The Labor and Delivery and Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. The RN assesses, triages, and treats patients with a wide range of medical conditions, ensuring timely and effective care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Essential Functions:
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Proficiency in electronic health records (EPIC) and documentation standards.
- Compassionate, patient-centered care.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and patient advocacy skills.
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in OB or Medical-Surgical nursing (cross-training preferred).
- Utilize critical thinking to manage rapidly changing patient conditions.
- Initiate life-saving interventions during obstetric or medical emergencies.
- Emergency Response to medical and surgical patients
- Cross-train to Emergency Department to assist as needed.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and interventions.
- Communicate effectively with physicians, midwives, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Educate patients and families on prenatal health, postpartum recovery, disease management, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Recognize and respond to obstetric emergencies (e.g., hemorrhage, preeclampsia).
- Deliver postpartum care, including breastfeeding support and newborn education.
- Assist with vaginal and cesarean births, ensuring sterile technique and patient safety.
- Support patients through labor and delivery, including pain management and emotional support.
- Obstetric Care.
- Provide wound care, manage surgical incisions, and prevent infection.
- Monitor vital signs and promptly respond to changes in patient condition.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, and prenatal/postoperative treatments safely.
- Perform thorough patient assessments, including maternal-fetal monitoring and head-to-toe evaluations.
QualificationsMinimum(s):
- Current State of Minnesota RN license is required.
- Current AHA certification in ACLS, PALS, and NRP are required for this position. Will provide training to those that do not currently have active certifications.
Preferred(s):
- 1+ year of Labor and Delivery nursing experience
- 1+ years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience
Competencies:
- Must work well under pressure and be sensitive to concerns and confidentiality of the patient
- Ability to work with patients of all ages and backgrounds with professionalism and care
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills
