Registered Nurse Med Surg Oncology

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

1d • $45 - $74 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works on a 30-bed hematology/oncology unit caring for patients from diagnosis through treatment, as well as general medicine, some surgical, palliative care, and end-of-life patients. The average length of stay is five days. The unit has a collaborative, cohesive culture, a wide range of staff experience, and a strong leadership presence. Nurses have opportunities to administer chemotherapy and participate in unit councils and other Abbott and Allina committees. Abbott Northwestern is a Magnet facility and was named to Newsweek's America's Best Cancer Hospitals 2023.

Nursing involves assessing and treating human responses to actual or potential health problems and establishing a therapeutic relationship with patients and families. The professional nurse leads and integrates care and is responsible and accountable for planning, coordinating, and evaluating patient care needs. The role practices primarily on hospital units and cares for acutely ill patients with a range of medical issues, supporting recovery from surgery.

This is a 0.9 FTE position, equivalent to 72 hours per two-week pay period, on a permanent night shift with 12-hour shifts and every-third-weekend rotation. Patient ratios are approximately four patients on days and five to six patients on nights; the night charge nurse also takes two to three patients.

Requirements

• Associate's or vocational degree.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credential: Minnesota Board of Nursing licensure is required upon hire when working in Minnesota; Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services licensure is required upon hire when working in Wisconsin.
• Meet at least one BLS requirement: current American Heart Association BLS certification, current American Red Cross BLS certification, or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• On applicable locations where required, meet at least one ACLS/ALS requirement: current American Heart Association ACLS certification, current American Red Cross ALS certification, or Allina in-house ACLS training within 60 days of hire.
• Tier 1 candidates: 1–2 years of dedicated medical oncology unit experience.

Nice To Haves

• Chemotherapy certification.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Professional RN experience.
• Medical/surgical experience; candidates with this experience or new graduates may be considered for Tier 2.
• Certified Medical Surgical RN (CMSRN) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family needs, identify expected outcomes, establish the plan of care, supervise progress, and modify the plan as needed.
• Maintain education and competencies to provide high-quality patient care.
• Use evidence-based nursing practice and account for applicable statutes, rules, and regulations when developing plans of care.
• Collaborate with patients and families to establish realistic, measurable expected outcomes based on nursing diagnoses, capabilities, goals, resources, and continuity-of-care plans.
• Identify outcomes that are age-appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic, and attainable.
• Coordinate, collaborate, and delegate appropriately to ensure safe and effective care.
• Fulfill organizational requirements.
• When acting as charge nurse, coordinate, delegate, and direct unit operations and collaborate with staff, leadership, and other disciplines.
• When acting as preceptor, identify an orientee’s learning needs, plan learning experiences, and validate clinical competence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• PTO/time away.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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