RN Cardiac Unit
About The Position
The RN Cardiac Unit position provides professional nursing care for patients with cardiovascular conditions. Nursing includes diagnosing and treating human responses to actual or potential health problems and establishing a therapeutic relationship with patients and families. The registered nurse leads and integrates care, with responsibility, authority, and accountability for planning, coordinating, and evaluating patient care needs. The Medical Telemetry unit at Abbott Northwestern Hospital uses advanced technologies to treat cardiac patients and offers opportunities for continuous learning in a collaborative environment. The position is a 0.9 FTE role, working 12-hour night shifts for 36 hours per week, with a weekend rotation every third weekend. Applicants are considered across three tiers: Tier 1 candidates have CV telemetry experience, with pre/post open-heart surgery patient care experience preferred; Tier 2 candidates have medical-surgical experience; and Tier 3 candidates are new RN graduates. The role may also include Charge Nurse or Preceptor responsibilities when acting in those roles. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Associate's or vocational degree.
- 1–2 years of RN experience.
- Licensed Registered Nurse credential 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.
- At Abbott Northwestern Hospital Cardiac Telemetry, meet at least one of the following: current BLS certification from the American Heart Association; current BLS certification from the American Red Cross; or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
- At other locations, meet at least one of the following: current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association; current ALS certification from the American Red Cross; or Allina in-house ACLS training within 60 days of hire.
- Physical capacity for medium work, including lifting up to 32 lbs. occasionally under the Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy and up to 25 lbs. frequently.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree.
- 0 to 2 years of cardiac, telemetry, or critical care RN experience.
- For Tier 1 candidates, CV Telemetry experience; pre/post open-heart surgery patient care experience is preferred.
- RN-BC Cardiac Vascular Nursing certification.
- CCRN Critical Care RN certification.
- CHRN Certified Heart Failure Nurse certification.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient and family needs; identify desired outcomes; establish and supervise the plan of care; 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 the plan 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 unit 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 benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, resources, personal coaching, and tools.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
