RN Medical Surgical

Allina Health System•Coon Rapids, MN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. Key Position Details: GI/GU Medical-Surgical Unit | Mercy Hospital Join a fast-paced, collaborative medical-surgical team specializing in the care of adult patients with gastrointestinal (GI) and genitourinary (GU) medical and surgical conditions. Our nurses care for a diverse patient population that includes individuals recovering from gastrointestinal and urologic surgeries, patients with complex medical diagnoses, bowel and bladder disorders, infections, ostomies, renal conditions, and other acute medical-surgical needs. Our unit is an excellent environment for nurses who enjoy: * Caring for a wide variety of patient diagnoses and acuity levels * Developing strong assessment and clinical judgment skills * Managing complex care needs, including drains, ostomies, wound care, and post-operative recovery * Working closely with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, therapists, care managers, pharmacists, and ancillary staff * Building strong relationships with patients and families throughout their hospitalization * Focus on patient mobility, fall prevention, patient education, and safe transitions of care * Opportunities to participate in quality improvement initiatives, shared governance, and professional development * Supportive leadership that values teamwork, communication, and continuous learning

Requirements

Tier 1: 2+ years of RN experience in an acute care setting required: plus medical/surgical experience required within past five years
Tier 2: Minimum of one year RN experience in an acute care setting required; plus medical/surgical experience preferred
Licensed Registered Nurse – MN Board of Nursing required if working in state of MN upon hire / WI Department of Safety & Professional Services required if working in the state of WI upon hire
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)

Nice To Haves

Tier 3: Up to one year RN experience or new grad
Certified Medical Surgical RN (CMSRN) preferred

Responsibilities

Comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs; identification of outcomes based on needs assessment; establishing the plan of care; supervising the progress; and modification of the plan of care as needed.
Maintains education and competencies to remain proficient to provide high quality patient care practice and skills.
Incorporates evidence-based nursing practice taking into consideration current statutes, rules and regulations when developing the plan of care.
Establishes, in the collaboration with the family and patient, realistic and measurable patient expected outcomes based on nursing diagnoses, patients present and potential capabilities, goals, available resources and plan for continuity of care.
Identifies outcomes that are age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic and attainable.
Coordinates, collaborates, and delegates appropriately to ensure care is provided in a safe, effective fashion.
Fulfills all organizational requirements.
Demonstrates ability to coordinate, delegate, and direct unit operation, collaborates effectively with unit staff, leadership and other disciplines.
Demonstrates ability to identify the orientee's learning needs, plans appropriate learning experiences and demonstrates ability to validate clinical competence of orientee.
Other duties as assigned.