Registered Nurse - Spine Center

Winona Health • Winona, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the care of clinic patients. The Clinic RN is skilled in all aspects of nursing process, delegates, and supervises staff in assistive roles on the same shift and is responsible to deliver the highest of customer service standards for patients and families presenting for services at Winona Health. The Clinic RN will assess and triage patients to make certain of the appropriateness of care. Will provide patient care including but not limited to rooming of patients, performing assessments and gathering of data for the physician. Patient information will be entered into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Direct patient care will include but is not limited to taking vital signs, medication administration, treatments, intravenous therapy, monitoring of patients, scheduling and coordination of care for referral to specialty care and general assistance to the provider as needed. Other responsibilities include assisting with procedures. Must be able to assist at all Winona Health Clinic locations if necessary.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• RN License - MN
• Current BLS Certification
• Basic computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Patient Information Database (Cerner)

Responsibilities

• Oversee LPNs/CMAs and other ancillary staff in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act.
• Monitor for changes in neurological status.
• Comprehensive assessment of patients.
• Triage presenting patients for appropriateness of care.
• Assess pain levels and symptoms related to spine or nerve conditions.
• Obtain vital signs and history related to neurological complaints.
• Implement protocols/orders after appropriate assessments.
• Provide preoperative teaching on what to expect before, during, and after surgery.
• Coordinate imaging studies (CT, MRI) and lab work.
• Entering all applicable data into the EMR (Cerner).
• Contact patients with lab results and medication changes as ordered by the physician/provider.
• Coordinate schedules, procedures, and supplies.
• Coordinate and schedule care for patients referred for specialty care.
• Scheduling of surgery or diagnostic studies.
• Coordinate nurse schedule with physician schedule in clinic and/or operating room (OR).
• Ensuring nursing supplies and medications are properly ordered and available.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives
• Income Protection: Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans
• Retirement Planning: Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being
• Education & Development: Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth
• Employee Discounts: Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree