RN Medical Surgical/Neuro

Allina Health System • Coon Rapids, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system serving individuals, families, and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The professional nurse assesses and treats human responses to actual or potential health problems, establishing a therapeutic relationship with patients and families. As a leader and integrator of care, the nurse is responsible and accountable for planning, coordinating, and evaluating patient care needs. This role practices primarily on hospital units, caring for acutely ill patients with a wide variety of medical issues and supporting recovery from surgery.

The position is on Mercy 4 West Medical & Surgical in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. It is an 8-hour day/evening shift, 32 hours per week, with an every-other-weekend rotation. Experience requirements vary by tier: Tier 1 requires at least two years of acute-care RN experience and neuro/stroke experience within the past five years; Tier 2 requires at least one year of RN experience, with experience preferred; Tier 3 is for nurses with up to one year of RN experience or new graduates. The posting also lists a .8 FTE option as 64 hours per two-week pay period.

The posted base pay range is $44.64 to $74.33 per hour. Starting pay depends on factors including experience, education, and applicable union agreements; shift, weekend, or other differentials may also be available. Benefit eligibility and offerings depend on FTE and union representation.

Requirements

• Tier 1: At least two years of RN experience in an acute-care setting and neuro/stroke experience within the past five years.
• Tier 2: At least one year of RN experience.
• Tier 3: Up to one year of RN experience or new graduate.
• Associate’s or vocational degree.
• Registered Nurse license from the Minnesota Board of Nursing if working in Minnesota, or from the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services if working in Wisconsin, required upon hire.
• Meet at least one BLS requirement: current American Heart Association BLS certification, current American Red Cross BLS certification, or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• Meet at least one location-specific advanced life support requirement where required: current American Heart Association ACLS certification, current American Red Cross ALS certification, or Allina in-house ACLS training within 60 days of hire.
• Physical capacity for medium work: lift up to 32 pounds occasionally under the Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy and up to 25 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Professional RN experience.
• Medical/surgical experience.
• For Tier 2, RN experience is preferred.
• Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) certification.
• Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association, current ALS certification from the American Red Cross, or Allina in-house ACLS training, where required by location.

Responsibilities

• Assess 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.
• Use evidence-based nursing practice and consider applicable statutes, rules, and regulations when developing plans of care.
• Collaborate with patients and families to establish realistic, measurable, age-appropriate, and culturally appropriate expected outcomes based on needs, capabilities, goals, resources, and continuity-of-care plans.
• 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 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 coverage.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support and 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