RN Medical Surgical Oncology

Allina Health • Slaton, TX

4d • $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 organization’s mission is to provide exceptional care by preventing illness, restoring health, and providing comfort. It emphasizes whole-person care, employee well-being, and career development.

The registered nurse assesses and treats human responses to actual or potential health problems, establishing therapeutic relationships with patients and families. As a leader and integrator of care, the nurse is accountable for planning, coordinating, and evaluating patient care needs. The role practices primarily on hospital units, caring for acutely ill patients with a wide range of medical issues and supporting recovery from surgery.

This position is in the Medical & Surgical Oncology department at Mercy in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. It is a 0.75 FTE position, corresponding to 60 hours per two-week pay period, with 12-hour day/night shifts and an every-third-weekend rotation. Tiered experience criteria are listed: Tier 1 requires at least two years of acute-care RN experience and oncology/chemotherapy experience within the past five years; Tier 2 requires at least one year of RN experience, with oncology experience preferred; Tier 3 is for nurses with up to one year of experience or new graduates.

Compensation is listed at $44.64 to $74.33 per hour. Starting pay depends on factors including experience, education, and any applicable union agreement; shift, weekend, or other differentials may be available. Benefits and eligibility vary by FTE and union representation.

Requirements

• Associate's or vocational degree.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credential through the Minnesota Board of Nursing if working in Minnesota, or the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services if working in Wisconsin, required upon hire.
• Meet at least one BLS requirement: current American Heart Association certification, current American Red Cross certification, or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• Tier 1: At least two years of RN experience in an acute-care setting and oncology/chemotherapy 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.
• For locations where required, meet at least one ACLS/ALS requirement: current American Heart Association ACLS certification, current American Red Cross ALS certification, or Allina in-house ACLS training within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Professional RN experience.
• Medical/surgical experience.
• For Tier 2, oncology experience.
• Certified Medical Surgical RN (CMSRN) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family needs, identify outcomes, establish the plan of care, supervise progress, and modify the plan 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 care plans.
• Collaborate with patients and families to establish 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 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 dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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