RN Patient Care Manager Surgery Services Orthopedics

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

28d • $59 - $81 • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system serving individuals, families, and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The RN Patient Care Manager oversees one or more defined areas of patient care services, using available resources to support efficient, safe, and compassionate care consistent with current standards of practice. The manager provides leadership and accountability for nursing practice in areas of responsibility; promotes accountability, excellence, and staff engagement; and coordinates work across areas while serving as a link between nursing personnel and other healthcare disciplines and organizational staff. The position supports implementation of the organization’s mission, vision, values, code of conduct, evidence-based practice, and nursing practice, and fosters an open, respectful learning environment that promotes sharing expertise and positive health outcomes.

This role is responsible for operating room operations, including Orthopedics, Podiatry, ENT, GYN, Ophthalmology, and DSC. It is a 1.0 FTE position, working an eight-hour day shift for 40 hours per week, with on-call required. The position manages department strategy and operations, clinical practice standards, safety and regulatory compliance, nursing staff, and financial resources.

The stated base pay range is $58.75 to $81.29 per hour. Starting pay depends on factors including experience and education; additional incentives may be available. Benefits include medical and dental coverage, paid time away, retirement savings plans, life insurance, disability coverage, voluntary benefits, tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education as applicable, student loan support resources, and well-being programs and resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• 3 to 7 years of clinical experience.
• Licensed Registered Nurse through the Minnesota Board of Nursing if working in Minnesota.
• Licensed Registered Nurse through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services 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.
• Ability to lift up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently, in accordance with the Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• 2 to 5 years of leadership experience.
• American Nurse Credentialing Center certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee department or program activities in alignment with organizational mission, vision, values, strategic goals, and business strategies.
• Collaborate with physician leadership, medical staff, administration, and other healthcare providers to lead, develop, and implement short- and long-range plans and programs that enhance department services.
• Manage and modify tactics to achieve desired outcomes while handling risk and uncertainty.
• Assume responsibility for evidence-based practice in designated areas; define, interpret, monitor, and maintain standards of practice.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that guide and support service delivery.
• Participate in evaluation, selection, and integration of healthcare technology and information management systems that support care quality, financial needs, and efficient resource use.
• Use process-improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of services and care.
• Design work processes and direct performance to meet regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Promote a safe environment and culture for patients, staff, and visitors; maintain and ensure compliance with applicable safety standards.
• Lead recruitment and hiring; onboard, orient, coach, mentor, and support staff.
• Provide leadership, management, oversight, and work direction, and establish clear expectations and deliverables.
• Conduct annual evaluations and take necessary corrective action for assigned staff.
• Balance workloads and distribute work among staff.
• Understand and manage labor relationships.
• Advocate for customers while demonstrating sensitivity to ethical and legal ramifications of practice.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and maintain a realistic, cost-effective annual budget and manage department productivity.
• Identify and manage strategies for efficient use of staff, supplies, and capital equipment, including planning for operational and capital budgets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• PTO/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 benefits to help navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, resources, and personal coaching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager