RN SCU and Intermediate Care

Allina Health System • Fridley, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The registered nurse provides care in Special Care Units and Intermediate Care areas for patients requiring intermediate care for illness or injury. Nursing includes diagnosing 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 nurse is responsible and accountable for planning, coordinating, and evaluating patient care needs.

The role is based in an 18-bed Specialty Care Unit and involves working collaboratively with hospitalists and an interdisciplinary care team. The position offers experience with a diverse patient population and opportunities to expand clinical knowledge and skills.

This position is 0.6 FTE, or 48 hours per two-week pay period, with 12-hour day/night shifts and an every-third-weekend rotation. The role may include charge nurse or preceptor duties when acting in those roles.

Requirements

• Associate's or vocational degree.
• 0 to 2 years of RN experience; new graduate RNs may be considered.
• Current Minnesota RN license if working in Minnesota upon hire, or Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services RN license if working in Wisconsin 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.
• Physical 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

• Bachelor's degree.
• 2 to 5 years of RN experience.
• Tier 1: 1+ year of current SCU experience or intermediate care experience.
• Tier 2: 1+ year of telemetry experience.
• Tier 3: 1+ year of med/surg experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess the comprehensive needs of patients and families, identify expected outcomes, establish plans of care, monitor progress, and modify plans 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 plans of care.
• Collaborate with patients and families to establish realistic, measurable, and appropriate expected outcomes based on nursing diagnoses, patient capabilities and 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 ensure 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 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, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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