RN Cardiac Unit

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

3d • $45 - $74 • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott Northwestern Hospital’s Medical Telemetry unit cares for patients with cardiovascular conditions using advanced technologies in a collaborative environment that supports continuous learning. The registered nurse provides and coordinates professional nursing care for cardiac patients, establishing therapeutic relationships with patients and families and serving as a leader and integrator of care. The nurse is accountable for planning, coordinating, and evaluating patient care needs.

The position is a 0.9 FTE role, working 72 hours per two-week pay period on 12-hour day/night shifts, with every third weekend rotation. Experience tiers are: Tier 1, cardiovascular telemetry experience (pre- and post-open-heart-surgery patient care experience preferred); Tier 2, medical-surgical experience; and Tier 3, new RN graduate. Charge Nurse and Preceptor duties may apply 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 required upon hire for work in Minnesota through the Minnesota Board of Nursing, or in Wisconsin through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
• For 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.
• For 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 ability to lift up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently, following the Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 0 to 2 years of cardiac, telemetry, or critical-care RN experience.
• Cardiovascular telemetry experience; pre- and post-open-heart-surgery patient care experience is preferred for Tier 1.
• RN-BC Cardiac Vascular Nursing certification.
• CCRN Critical Care RN certification.
• CHRN Certified Heart Failure Nurse certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family needs, identify expected outcomes, establish and oversee 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 set realistic, measurable 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 provide 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 insurance.
• 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 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