RN Neurology

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

7d • $46 - $72 • 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 in the neurology setting specializes in caring for 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 responsible and accountable for planning, coordinating, and evaluating patient care needs.

This position is 0.9 FTE (72 hours per two-week pay period), with 12-hour day/night shifts and an every-third-weekend rotation. Experience tiers are listed: Tier 1 requires at least six months on a neuroscience unit, with charge nurse experience preferred; Tier 2 requires at least six months of acute inpatient hospital experience; Tier 3 includes long-term care or transitional care unit experience, or a new graduate RN.

Requirements

• Associate's or vocational degree.
• 0 to 2 years of RN experience; new graduate RNs may be considered.
• Licensed Registered Nurse: Minnesota Board of Nursing license required upon hire if working in Minnesota, or Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services license 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.
• NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) within 1 year required.
• For the listed experience tiers: Tier 1 requires at least 6 months on a neuroscience unit; Tier 2 requires at least 6 months of acute inpatient hospital experience; Tier 3 includes long-term care or transitional care unit experience, or a new graduate RN.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• 0 to 2 years of neuro experience.
• Charge nurse experience (preferred for Tier 1).
• 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 expected outcomes based on nursing diagnoses, patient capabilities and goals, available resources, and continuity-of-care planning.
• Identify outcomes that are age-appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic, and attainable.
• 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, collaborating 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.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support benefits to help navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being program resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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