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. The organization emphasizes whole-person care, employee well-being, and career development.

The registered nurse provides nursing care in a neurology setting, specializing in patients 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 nurse is accountable for planning, coordinating, and evaluating patient care needs.

This position is 0.70 FTE (56 hours per two-week pay period), with 8-hour day/night shifts and an every-other-weekend rotation. Candidates are considered at three experience tiers: recent neuro RN experience within the last 12 months; recent acute-care-unit experience within the last six months; or a new graduate RN. The listed pay range is $44.64 to $74.33 per hour; starting pay depends on factors such as experience, education, and any applicable union agreement. Shift, weekend, and other differentials may be available.

The role may include Charge Nurse or Preceptor responsibilities when acting in those roles. Allina Health offers employee benefits and well-being resources; eligibility and offerings 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.
• MN Board of Nursing RN license if working in Minnesota, or Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services RN license if working in Wisconsin, required upon hire.
• Meet at least one BLS requirement: current certification from the American Heart Association, current certification from the American Red Cross, or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) within 1 year is required.

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 the plan of care.
• Collaborate with patients and families to establish realistic, measurable, and appropriate expected outcomes based on nursing diagnoses, capabilities, goals, resources, and continuity-of-care plans.
• 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 benefits.
• 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, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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