RN Medical Surgical/Special Care Unit

Allina Health System • River Falls, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system serving individuals, families, and communities in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The Registered Nurse provides care for acutely ill patients with a wide variety of medical issues and supports recovery from surgery. Nursing includes assessing and treating human responses to actual or potential health problems and establishing a therapeutic relationship with patients and families. As a leader and integrator of care, the nurse is accountable for planning, coordinating, and evaluating patient care needs.

This position is 0.75 FTE, or 60 hours per two-week pay period, with 12-hour evening/night shifts and an every-third-weekend rotation. The nurse may also perform supplemental Charge Nurse or Preceptor duties when acting in those roles. The posted base pay range is $42.92 to $71.48 per hour; starting pay depends on factors including experience, education, and any applicable union agreement. Shift, weekend, and other differentials may be available. Benefit eligibility and offerings depend on FTE and union representation.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or vocational degree.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credential from the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services is required upon hire when working in Wisconsin.
• If working in Minnesota, a Licensed Registered Nurse credential from the Minnesota Board of Nursing is required upon hire.
• Meet at least one BLS requirement: current certification from the American Heart Association, current certification from the American Red Cross, or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• At locations where ACLS is required, meet at least one requirement: 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Professional RN experience.
• Medical/Surgical experience.
• Certified Medical Surgical RN (CMSRN).

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family needs, identify outcomes based on the assessment, 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 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 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.
• 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: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree