RN Post Surgical Medicine

Allina Health • Sedro-Woolley, WA

3d • $45 - $74 • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Post Surgical Medicine role is based in United Hospital’s Unit 2600 and provides care to patients recovering from surgeries, including Urology, Bariatric, and OB-GYN procedures. The nurse works with a collaborative team that includes a patient care manager, supervisors, and nursing assistants, and receives a thorough orientation. The position offers the opportunity to support patients as they recover and thrive.

Nursing involves assessing and treating human responses to actual or potential health problems, establishing a therapeutic relationship with patients and families, and leading and integrating care. The professional nurse is responsible and accountable for planning, coordinating, and evaluating patient care needs. The role is practiced primarily on hospital units and cares for acutely ill patients with a range of medical issues while supporting recovery from surgery.

Requirements

• Associate's or vocational degree.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credential from the Minnesota Board of Nursing if working in Minnesota, or the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services if working in Wisconsin, required upon hire.
• Meet at least one BLS requirement: current American Heart Association certification, current American Red Cross certification, or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• Meet at least one location-specific ACLS/ALS requirement where required: 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 RN (CMSRN) certification.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensively assess patient and family needs, identify outcomes, establish the plan of care, supervise progress, and modify the plan as needed.
• Maintain education and competencies to remain proficient in providing high-quality patient care.
• Use evidence-based nursing practice and consider current 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, 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 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 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 dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and other well-being resources.

What This Job Offers

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