RN Neurology

Allina Health • Sedro-Woolley, WA

2d • $45 - $74 • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system serving individuals, families, and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The organization’s mission is to provide exceptional care by preventing illness, restoring health, and providing comfort, while supporting employees’ well-being and career growth.

The registered nurse in the neurology setting specializes in caring for individuals with neurologic diagnoses. Nursing involves diagnosing and treating human responses to actual or potential health problems through 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 0.70 FTE (56 hours per two-week pay period), with 8-hour day/night shifts and every-other-weekend rotation. Candidates are considered in three tiers: recent neurology RN experience within the last 12 months; recent acute-care-unit experience within the last 6 months; or a new graduate RN.

The hourly pay range is $44.64 to $74.33. Starting pay depends on factors including experience, education, and applicable union agreements; shift, weekend, and other differentials may also be available. Benefit 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.
• 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, required upon hire.
• Must have one of the following: 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• 0 to 2 years of neurology experience.
• CNRN Certified Neuroscience Nurse certification.
• SCRN Stroke Certified Nurse certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess comprehensive 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, capabilities, 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.
• PTO/time away.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated 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