Registered Nurse Ortho

Allina Health System • Saint Paul, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works on an orthopedic care unit serving patients undergoing elective total hip and knee replacements as well as patients with orthopedic trauma, including hip, femur, and other fractures. The unit offers a comprehensive joint replacement program that involves patients and their significant others in the healing process, encourages family participation and attendance at group therapy, and has a positive culture and a good mix of clinical skills.

Nursing involves assessing and treating human responses to actual or potential health problems and establishing therapeutic relationships with patients and families. As a leader and integrator of care, the professional nurse is accountable for planning, coordinating, and evaluating patient care needs. The role primarily serves acutely ill hospital patients across a wide range of medical issues and supports recovery from surgery.

Requirements

• Associate's or vocational degree.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credential from the Minnesota Board of Nursing if working in Minnesota, or from the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services if working in Wisconsin, upon hire.
• 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.
• Meet at least one location-specific advanced life support requirement where applicable: current American Heart Association ACLS certification, current American Red Cross ALS certification, or Allina in-house ACLS training within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Professional RN experience.
• Medical/Surgical experience.
• Certified Medical Surgical RN (CMSRN) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family needs, identify outcomes, establish the plan of care, monitor progress, and modify the plan as needed.
• Maintain education and competencies to provide proficient, high-quality patient care.
• Use evidence-based nursing practice and consider applicable statutes, rules, and regulations when developing care plans.
• Collaborate with patients and families to establish realistic, measurable, age-appropriate, and culturally appropriate expected outcomes.
• Coordinate, collaborate, and delegate appropriately to ensure safe and effective care.
• Fulfill all organizational requirements.
• When acting as Charge Nurse, coordinate, delegate, and direct unit operations and collaborate with unit staff, leadership, and other disciplines.
• When acting as Preceptor, identify the orientee's learning needs, plan appropriate 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 coverage.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support and benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, resources, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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