RN - Dermatology (MOHS)

Allina Health•Lakeville, MN

1d•$40 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system serving individuals, families, and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The Registered Nurse works in a specialized outpatient clinic setting and plays a critical role in coordinating and delegating care. The professional nurse establishes a therapeutic relationship with patients and families and is accountable for planning, coordinating, and evaluating patient care needs. This position supports MOHS and floats to other Dermatology clinics as needed. The schedule is a 10-hour day shift, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with 40 hours per week and no weekends. The nurse works at Lakeville Specialty Clinic on Mondays and Thursdays and Bandana Square Clinic on Tuesdays and Fridays, with Wednesdays off. Float pay and mileage reimbursement may be available. The RN provides comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care, including assessment, diagnosis, identifying outcomes, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role also contributes to quality improvement, education, professional practice evaluation, collegiality, collaboration, ethical practice, research-informed care, resource utilization, leadership, and environmental health. Charge nurse and preceptor responsibilities apply only when acting in those roles. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an associate's degree or vocational degree.
For new graduate hires where the department allows, graduation from an accredited nursing school whose program includes clinical rotations in an acute care setting.
Internal clinic employees with at least three years of successful CMA or LPN experience may be considered from an accredited school without acute-care clinical rotations where the department allows.
0 to 2 years of RN experience.
Minnesota Registered Nurse license required upon hire if working in Minnesota.
Wisconsin Registered Nurse license required upon hire if working in Wisconsin; for virtual or phone support for Wisconsin-based patients only, the license is required within 90 days of hire.
May require both Minnesota and Wisconsin RN licenses depending on the services provided at the hired location.
Must have current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or complete Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
Must be able to lift up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of nursing.
0 to 2 years of specialty experience.
RN-C certification in the department specialty.
ANCC certification, depending on the hiring department; required within 1.5 years where applicable.
Additional certifications may be required depending on specialty.

Responsibilities

Collect, prioritize, and synthesize comprehensive patient health and situation data using appropriate evidence-based assessment techniques.
Analyze assessment data, formulate and document nursing diagnoses, and communicate them with patients, families, and the health care team.
Identify individualized, realistic, and measurable patient outcomes in collaboration with patients and families.
Develop individualized plans of care that provide for continuity and incorporate evidence-based nursing practice and applicable regulations.
Implement care plans and safe, timely, appropriate, evidence-based interventions; coordinate care and document interventions.
Evaluate patient progress and understanding, revise diagnoses, outcomes, and plans as needed, and document revisions.
Participate in quality improvement activities and use quality data to improve nursing practice and outcomes.
Maintain and apply knowledge and competency through educational activities.
Evaluate personal practice against professional standards and regulatory guidelines, seek feedback, and identify professional development goals.
Share knowledge and skills, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to a supportive and healthy work environment.
Collaborate with patients, families, and other care team members to support positive outcomes.
Maintain ethical and professional patient-nurse relationships, advocate for patients, and use resources to support ethical decisions.
Use research findings and other best evidence to guide practice decisions.
Consider safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact when planning and delivering care, and use resources responsibly.
Provide professional leadership, model professional practice, promote a positive work environment, and participate in shared decision-making.
Practice in an environmentally safe and healthy manner and communicate environmental health risks and risk-reduction strategies.
When acting as charge nurse, coordinate unit operations and resources, support teamwork, and collaborate with staff, leadership, and other disciplines.
When acting as preceptor, assess learning needs, plan and implement orientation, validate clinical competence, support organizational and interpersonal skills, and serve as a role model.
Support MOHS and float to other Dermatology clinics as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits.
PTO and 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 help navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and other well-being resources.
Eligible employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.