RN Medical Surgical/Special Care Unit

Allina Health • River Falls, WI

5d • $43 - $71 • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system serving individuals, families, and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Its mission is to provide exceptional care by preventing illness, restoring health, and providing comfort. The organization emphasizes whole-person care, employee well-being, and career development.

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. 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 listed as 0.8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period), with day/evening shifts and an every-other-weekend rotation. The posting lists a 12-hour shift length, while the key position details specify 8-hour day/evening shifts. The position is based at 1629 E Division St, River Falls, Wisconsin. Compensation is $42.92 to $71.48 per hour, with starting pay dependent on factors including experience, education, and any applicable union agreement. Shift, weekend, and other differentials may be available. Benefits eligibility and offerings depend on FTE and union representation.

Requirements

• Associate's or vocational degree.
• Registered Nurse license required for the state in which the employee works: MN Board of Nursing if working in Minnesota, or Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services if working in Wisconsin.
• 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 locations requiring it, meet at least one advanced life support 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.
• Certified Medical Surgical RN (CMSRN) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family needs; identify outcomes; establish, supervise, and modify the plan of care 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 the plan of care.
• Collaborate with patients and families to establish realistic, measurable expected outcomes based on nursing diagnoses, capabilities, 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 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 appropriate learning experiences, and validate the orientee’s 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 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree