RN Cardiac

Allina Health • Fridley, MN

3d • $45 - $74 • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system serving individuals, families, and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The RN Cardiac specializes in caring for patients with cardiovascular conditions. Nursing involves diagnosing and treating human responses to actual or potential health problems through a therapeutic relationship with patients and families. As a leader and integrator of care, the professional nurse plans, coordinates, and evaluates patient care needs and is accountable for that care.

This position is 0.75 FTE (60 hours per two-week pay period), working 12-hour day/night shifts, with every-third-weekend rotation. The role is in the Unity 1W Medical Surgical Cardiac department in Fridley, Minnesota. New graduates may qualify for Tier 3; Tier 1 requires one year of telemetry RN experience, and Tier 2 requires one year of medical/surgical RN experience.

The position requires an associate's or vocational degree and 1–2 years of RN experience. A bachelor's degree and up to two years of cardiac, telemetry, or critical care RN experience are preferred. Applicants must hold the required state nursing license and meet at least one of the specified ACLS/ALS certification or training options. Cardiac vascular nursing, critical care RN, and heart failure nursing certifications are preferred.

The physical demands are classified as medium work, including lifting up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently. The posted base pay range is $44.64 to $74.33 per hour; starting pay depends on factors including experience, education, and applicable union agreement. Shift, weekend, or other differentials may be available. Benefits and eligibility depend on FTE and union representation.

Requirements

• Associate's or vocational degree.
• 1–2 years of RN experience.
• Tier 1 requires one year of telemetry RN experience; Tier 2 requires one year of medical/surgical RN experience; Tier 3 is for new graduate RNs.
• Licensed Registered Nurse through the Minnesota Board of Nursing if working in Minnesota, or Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services if working in Wisconsin, required upon hire.
• Must have 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.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of medium work, including lifting up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• 0 to 2 years of cardiac, telemetry, or critical care RN experience.
• RN-BC Cardiac Vascular Nursing certification.
• CCRN Critical Care RN certification.
• CHRN Certified Heart Failure Nurse certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess comprehensive 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.
• Apply 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 based on nursing diagnoses, capabilities, goals, resources, and continuity-of-care plans.
• 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 benefits.
• 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 resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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