RN SCU and Intermediate Care

Allina Health System • Fridley, MN

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The registered nurse provides care in Special Care Units and Intermediate Care areas for patients who require intermediate care for illness or injury. Nursing includes diagnosing and treating human responses to actual or potential health problems and establishing therapeutic relationships with patients and families. As a leader and integrator of care, the professional nurse plans, coordinates, and evaluates patient care needs, working alongside hospitalists and an interdisciplinary team in an 18-bed Specialty Care Unit. The role offers experience with a diverse patient population and opportunities for clinical growth, teamwork, and meaningful patient connections.

This is a 0.75 FTE position (60 hours per two-week pay period) with permanent 12-hour night shifts and an every-third-weekend rotation. The position may include charge nurse or preceptor responsibilities when assigned to those roles.

Requirements

• Associate's or vocational degree.
• 0 to 2 years of RN experience; new graduate RNs may be considered.
• Current SCU or intermediate-care experience of at least 1 year, or telemetry experience of at least 1 year, or med/surg experience of at least 1 year, according to the listed position tiers.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credential: Minnesota Board of Nursing license if working in Minnesota, or Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services license if working in Wisconsin, required upon hire.
• Meet at least one of the following: current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association; current ALS certification from the American Red Cross; or Allina in-house ACLS training within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• 2 to 5 years of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family needs, identify expected outcomes, establish a plan of care, monitor progress, and modify the plan 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 care plans.
• Collaborate with patients and families to establish realistic, measurable, age- and culturally appropriate patient outcomes.
• 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 and collaborate with 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 and benefits to 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree