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. The organization’s mission is to provide exceptional care by preventing illness, restoring health, and providing comfort, while supporting employees’ well-being and career development.

The registered nurse assesses and treats human responses to actual or potential health problems and establishes therapeutic relationships 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 0.75 FTE, or 60 hours per two-week pay period, with 12-hour day/evening shifts and an every-third-weekend rotation. The stated base pay range is $42.92 to $71.48 per hour. Starting pay depends on factors such as experience, education, and applicable union agreement; shift, weekend, or other differentials may also be available. Benefit eligibility and offerings depend on FTE and union representation.

Requirements

• Associate’s or vocational degree.
• Licensed Registered Nurse: Minnesota Board of Nursing licensure is required upon hire if working in Minnesota; Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services licensure is required upon hire 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.
• At locations where required, 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 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 the plan of care.
• 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 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 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 benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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