RN Medical Surgical/Neuro

Allina Health • Slaton, TX

3d • $45 - $74 • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is seeking a registered nurse for its Mercy 4 West Medical & Surgical department in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. The professional nurse assesses and treats human responses to actual or potential health problems, establishes a therapeutic relationship with patients and families, and leads and integrates care. The role is primarily on hospital units, caring for acutely ill patients with a wide variety of medical issues and supporting recovery from surgery.

The position is listed as a 0.8 FTE role, working 64 hours per two-week pay period on an 8-hour day/evening shift, with an every-other-weekend rotation. Experience tiers range from 2 or more years of acute-care RN experience plus recent neuro/stroke experience, to a minimum of one year of RN experience, to up to one year of experience or a new graduate. Required qualifications include an associate's or vocational degree and applicable registered nurse licensure. The position also requires an accepted BLS qualification; an accepted ACLS/ALS qualification may be required at some locations.

The hourly pay range is $44.64 to $74.33. Starting pay depends on factors including experience, education, and any applicable union agreement; shift, weekend, or other differentials may also apply. Benefits and eligibility depend on FTE and union representation.

Requirements

• Associate's or vocational degree.
• Registered Nurse license: Minnesota Board of Nursing license if working in Minnesota, or Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services license 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.
• For Tier 1: at least 2 years of RN experience in an acute-care setting and neuro/stroke experience within the past five years.
• For Tier 2: at least 1 year of RN experience.
• For Tier 3: up to 1 year of RN experience or new graduate.
• Meet at least one location-specific ACLS/ALS 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.
• Ability to meet the stated medium-work physical demands: lift up to 32 lbs. occasionally and up to 25 lbs. frequently.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Professional RN experience.
• Medical/surgical experience.
• Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) certification.
• For Tier 2, RN experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family needs, identify 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 expected 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 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 an 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.
• 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 resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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