Registered Nurse (RN) - Neurosciences Unit

Description

This position is .8 FTE, Straight Nights. Schedule includes 8-hour shifts M-F. 12-hour shifts Saturday & Sunday, every third weekend rotation. Current RN License Required. Minimum of 1 year of relevant RN experience is preferred.

An RN position in Gillette Children's Neurosciences Unit involves providing specialized care to pediatric patients (ages 0-17) with complex brain and spine conditions. Nurses in this unit care for children and teens recovering from neurosurgery, managing epilepsy or seizures, and dealing with trauma that affects the brain, bones, or organs. The unit also treats patients with respiratory illnesses, feeding intolerance, and infections. RNs will support neurodiagnostic tests like video electroencephalograms, assist with ketogenic diet initiation, and provide care for patients after traumatic injuries. This role requires expertise in neurological care, strong clinical skills, and a compassionate, family-centered approach.

This position exists to administer family-centered nursing care to patients, advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention, and / or provide skilled assistance in navigation of the health care system as appropriate to the developmental, cultural, emotional, and medical, surgical, or rehabilitative needs of the patient and their families.

Compensation & Benefits Information

The hourly wage for this opportunity is $41.22-$70.45. Pay is dependent on several factors including number of hours worked within the field, education, and certification / licensure : $1.75 weekend / $2.35 evening / $4.00 night differential is available for this position. Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits for .5 FTE and above.

Core Responsibilities and Duties

In this role, you’ll provide high-quality, family-centered nursing care that supports optimal patient outcomes. You’ll conduct thorough assessments, create individualized and evidence-based care plans, implement interventions, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and the care team. You’ll practice autonomously, using sound judgment and incorporating evidence-based improvements into daily work while supervising and delegating appropriately. Ongoing professional development is encouraged, with opportunities to participate in quality improvement, pursue learning, and contribute to a collaborative, patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

Required

Documentation of completion of professional nursing program (RN program)

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license through the MN Board of Nursing

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. If candidate holds valid CPR for through another acceptable organization (as determined by Gillette), candidate may be able to begin employment but must complete Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association within one month of employment.

Must be interested in working with people with short term or long-term disabilities that begin in childhood

Physically able to work hours required and meet physical demands of the position. In certain departments, this will include being part of the off-premise call schedule.

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or other healthcare related field

Prior nursing experience in a health-related setting

Nursing Specialty Certification relevant to the position

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills

At Gillette Children’s, we foster a culture where every team member feels a sense of belonging and purpose. We are dedicated to building an environment where all feel welcomed, respected, and supported. Our values are embedded at the heart of our culture. We act first from love, embrace the bigger picture, and work side-by-side with our patients, families, and colleagues to help every child create their own story. Together, we work to ensure patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.

Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gillette Children’s is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses.

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Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

BLS

Registered Nurse

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