Registered Nurse - Spine Center

Winona Health • Winona, MN

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About The Position

The Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the care of clinic patients at Winona Health. The RN applies the nursing process, delegates and supervises staff in assistive roles on the same shift, and delivers high customer service to patients and families. The RN assesses and triages patients to determine appropriate care; rooms patients; performs assessments and gathers information for providers; and documents information in the electronic medical record. Direct care may include taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, providing intravenous therapy, monitoring patients, coordinating referrals and care, assisting providers, and assisting with procedures. The RN must be able to assist at all Winona Health Clinic locations if necessary.

For the Spine Center, the RN oversees LPNs, CMAs, and other ancillary staff in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act; assesses patients and monitors neurological status, pain, and symptoms related to spine or nerve conditions; and triages patients for appropriate care. The RN implements protocols and orders after appropriate assessments, provides preoperative teaching, coordinates imaging and laboratory work, and contacts patients with results and medication changes as ordered by a provider. The RN also coordinates schedules, procedures, supplies, specialty referrals, surgery and diagnostic studies, and nursing schedules with physician schedules in the clinic and/or operating room. The position has no direct reports.

This is a 0.90 FTE position, 72 hours per pay period, with day hours between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Weekends and holidays are not required. Starting pay is between $30.36 and $37.95, based on experience.

Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Minnesota RN license.
• Current BLS certification.
• Basic computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and a patient information database such as Cerner.

Responsibilities

• Oversee LPNs, CMAs, and other ancillary staff in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act.
• Monitor patients for changes in neurological status and perform comprehensive assessments.
• Triage presenting patients to determine appropriateness of care.
• Assess pain levels and symptoms related to spine or nerve conditions; obtain vital signs and histories related to neurological complaints.
• Implement protocols and orders after appropriate assessments.
• Provide preoperative teaching about what to expect before, during, and after surgery.
• Coordinate imaging studies, including CT and MRI, and laboratory work.
• Enter applicable patient data into the Cerner electronic medical record.
• Contact patients with laboratory results and medication changes as ordered by the physician or provider.
• Coordinate schedules, procedures, supplies, and specialty-care referrals.
• Schedule surgery and diagnostic studies.
• Coordinate the nursing schedule with the physician schedule in the clinic and/or operating room.
• Ensure nursing supplies and medications are properly ordered and available.
• Provide clinic patient care, including rooming patients, assessments, vital signs, medication administration, treatments, intravenous therapy, monitoring, referral coordination, and assistance to providers.
• Assist with procedures and work at any Winona Health Clinic location if necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options, mental health support, and wellness incentives.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, with optional accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions after eligibility requirements are met.
• Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time.
• Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars.
• Employee discounts with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree