RN Post Surgical Medicine

Allina Health System • Saint Paul, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN in Post Surgical Medicine at United Hospital’s Unit 2600 provides care to patients recovering from surgeries, including Urology, Bariatric, and OB-GYN procedures. The role works with a collaborative team that includes a patient care manager, supervisors, and nursing assistants, with a thorough orientation process.

Nursing involves assessing 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 RN is accountable for planning, coordinating, and evaluating patient care. The position practices primarily on hospital units, caring for acutely ill patients with a variety of medical issues and supporting recovery from surgery.

This is a casual, 0.0 FTE position with 8-hour day, evening, or night shifts and no weekend rotation. Tier placement is based on medical/surgical experience: Tier 1 requires more than one year, Tier 2 applies to less than one year, and Tier 3 is for new graduates.

Requirements

• Associate’s or vocational degree.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credential from the Minnesota Board of Nursing if working in Minnesota, or from the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services if working in Wisconsin, required upon hire.
• 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.
• At sites where required, meet at least one ACLS requirement: current American Heart Association ACLS certification, current American Red Cross ALS certification, or Allina in-house ACLS training within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Professional RN experience.
• Medical/surgical experience.
• Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) 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.
• Incorporate evidence-based nursing practice and applicable statutes, rules, and regulations into care planning.
• Collaborate with patients and families to establish realistic, measurable, age-appropriate, and culturally appropriate expected outcomes.
• Coordinate, collaborate, and delegate appropriately to ensure care is safe and effective.
• Fulfill all 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, personal coaching, and other well-being resources.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree