RN Critical Care

Allina Health • New Ulm, MN

4d • $41 - $62 • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system serving individuals, families, and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Its mission is to provide exceptional care by preventing illness, restoring health, and providing comfort. The organization emphasizes whole-person care, employee well-being, and career development.

The Critical Care Registered Nurse provides specialized care to severely ill or injured patients, potentially in an intensive care unit or another care area requiring critical-care expertise. 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.

This is a Charge Nurse role in the Medical Surgical Unit in New Ulm, Minnesota. The position is 0.9 FTE (72 hours per two-week pay period), with 8- and 12-hour evening/night shifts and every-third-weekend rotation. PALS is preferred at hire and required before completing orientation.

The pay range is $40.79 to $61.77 per hour. Starting pay depends on factors including experience, education, and any applicable union agreement; shift, weekend, or other differentials may be available. Benefit eligibility and offerings depend on FTE and union representation.

Requirements

• Associate's or vocational degree.
• 2 to 5 years of RN experience.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credential from the Minnesota Board of Nursing if working in Minnesota, required upon hire; or Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services credential if working in Wisconsin, required upon hire.
• 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.
• PALS required before completion of orientation.
• Ability to lift up to 32 lbs. occasionally and up to 25 lbs. frequently, under the Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy.

Nice To Haves

• PALS certification upon hire.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Critical care RN experience.
• Certified Critical Care RN certification from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
• RN-C certification appropriate to the department specialty.
• SCRN Stroke Certified RN certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family needs, identify outcomes, establish and supervise the plan of care, and modify the plan as needed.
• Maintain education and competencies to provide high-quality patient care and remain proficient in nursing practice and skills.
• Apply evidence-based nursing practice while considering 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, patient capabilities and goals, available 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 effectively with unit staff, leadership, and other disciplines.
• When acting as Preceptor, identify the orientee’s learning needs, plan appropriate 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 coverage.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support benefits to help 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree