RN Cardiac Care

Allina Health System • Saint Paul, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Cardiac Care role provides nursing care to patients with cardiovascular conditions on United Cardiac Intermediate Care, a 32-bed telemetry/stepdown unit with an average length of stay of 2–6 days. The unit is a collaborative team environment dedicated to continuous learning, with nurses at varied experience levels and support from experienced leadership.

Nursing includes diagnosing 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 responsible and accountable for planning, coordinating, and evaluating patient care needs. The position is listed as a 0.6 FTE, or 48 hours per two-week pay period, on an 8-hour day/evening shift with every other weekend rotation.

The position requires an associate’s or vocational degree and 1–2 years of RN experience. Experience requirements may vary by tier: Tier 1 requires one year of telemetry experience in acute care; Tier 2 requires one year of RN experience in acute care; and Tier 3 prefers one year of RN experience. New graduate nurses may be considered. The role requires an applicable state RN license and an accepted BLS certification or completion of Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire. Pay is listed at $44.64–$74.33 per hour; starting pay depends on factors including experience, education, and any applicable union agreement. Shift, weekend, or other differentials may also be available.

Allina Health describes its employee benefits and well-being resources as supporting employees and their families. Benefit eligibility and offerings depend on FTE and union representation.

Requirements

• Associate’s or vocational degree.
• 1–2 years of RN experience.
• Tier 1: One year of telemetry experience in an acute care setting.
• Tier 2: One year of RN experience in an acute care setting.
• Licensed Registered Nurse from the Minnesota Board of Nursing if working in Minnesota, or the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services if working in Wisconsin, required 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.

Nice To Haves

• Tier 3: One year of RN experience preferred.
• New graduate nurses may be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 0–2 years of cardiac, telemetry, or critical care RN experience.
• ACLS certification for identified units, as required by the hiring manager.
• RN-BC Cardiac Vascular Nursing certification.
• CCRN Critical Care RN certification.
• CHRN Certified Heart Failure Nurse certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family needs, identify outcomes, establish and supervise the plan of care, and modify it 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 plans of care.
• Collaborate with patients and families to establish realistic, measurable, and appropriate 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 the 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 and benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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