RN Neurology

Allina Health System • Saint Paul, MN

1d • 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. Allina Health emphasizes whole-person care, employee well-being, and career development.

The RN Neurology role provides nursing care to individuals with neurologic diagnoses. Nursing includes diagnosing 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 professional nurse is accountable for planning, coordinating, and evaluating patients’ care needs.

This position is 0.80 FTE, or 64 hours per two-week pay period, with a combination of 8- and 12-hour day/evening shifts and every-third-weekend rotation. Candidates are considered in three tiers: recent neuro RN experience within the last 12 months; recent acute-care-unit experience within the last six months; or new graduate RN.

The role requires an associate’s or vocational degree and 0 to 2 years of RN experience; new graduates may be considered. A bachelor’s degree and 0 to 2 years of neuro experience are preferred. A Minnesota RN license is required for work in Minnesota, and a Wisconsin RN license is required for work in Wisconsin. Candidates must meet one of the listed BLS certification or training requirements. NIHSS is required within one year; CNRN and SCRN certifications are preferred.

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

Requirements

• Associate’s or vocational degree.
• 0 to 2 years of RN experience; new graduate RNs may be considered.
• Licensed Registered Nurse through the Minnesota Board of Nursing upon hire if working in Minnesota, or through the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services 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.
• NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) within one year.
• Ability to lift up to 32 lbs. occasionally and up to 25 lbs. frequently, consistent with the Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 0 to 2 years of neuro experience.
• CNRN Certified Neuroscience Nurse certification.
• SCRN Stroke Certified Nurse 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 plans of care.
• Collaborate with patients and families to establish realistic, measurable, age-appropriate, culturally appropriate, and attainable outcomes based on nursing diagnoses, capabilities, goals, resources, and continuity-of-care plans.
• 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 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.
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree