RN Medical Surgical

Allina Health System • Coon Rapids, MN

6d • 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.

This registered nurse position practices primarily on hospital units, caring for acutely ill patients with a wide variety of medical issues and supporting recovery from surgery. Nursing includes assessing and treating human responses to actual or potential health problems and establishing therapeutic relationships with patients and families. As a leader and integrator of care, the professional nurse is responsible and accountable for planning, coordinating, and evaluating patient care needs.

The position is on an 8-hour day/evening shift, with a 32-hour workweek stated in the posting and an every-other-weekend rotation. The nurse will float to a companion unit and the GI/GU unit. The posting describes three experience tiers: Tier 1 requires at least two years of acute-care RN experience and recent orthopedic, medical, or surgical experience; Tier 2 requires at least one year of RN experience, with orthopedic, medical, or surgical experience preferred; Tier 3 is for nurses with up to one year of RN experience or new graduates. The key-position details also state a .8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period).

The base pay range is $44.64 to $74.33 per hour. Starting pay depends on factors such as experience, education, and the union agreement; shift, weekend, or other differentials may also be available. Benefits and eligibility depend on FTE and union representation.

Requirements

• Associate's or vocational degree.
• Tier 1: At least two years of RN experience in an acute-care setting and orthopedic, medical, or surgical 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.
• Licensed Registered Nurse through the Minnesota Board of Nursing if working in Minnesota, or the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services if working in Wisconsin, upon hire.
• 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.
• Meet at least one location-specific advanced life support requirement where applicable: current American Heart Association ACLS certification, current American Red Cross ALS certification, or Allina in-house ACLS training within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to meet the position's physical demands: lift up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently, consistent with the Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Orthopedic, medical, or surgical experience for Tier 2 candidates.
• Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family needs, identify outcomes, establish the plan of care, monitor 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 the plan of care.
• Collaborate with patients and families to establish realistic and 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 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.
• Paid time off and 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 and 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree