RN SCU and Intermediate Care

Allina Health • Fridley, MN

2d • $46 - $72 • 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. Working in an 18-bed Specialty Care Unit alongside hospitalists and an interdisciplinary care team, the nurse cares for a diverse patient population and contributes to collaborative, high-quality patient care. The role includes establishing a therapeutic relationship with patients and families and serving as the leader and integrator of care, with responsibility and accountability for planning, coordinating, and evaluating patient care needs.

The position is 0.6 FTE (48 hours per two-week pay period), with 12-hour day/night shifts and an every-third-weekend rotation. Candidates are considered at one of three experience tiers: Tier 1 requires at least one year of current SCU or intermediate-care experience; Tier 2 requires at least one year of telemetry experience; Tier 3 requires at least one year of med/surg experience.

Requirements

• Associate's or vocational degree.
• 0 to 2 years of RN experience; new graduate RNs may be considered.
• At least one of the following experience profiles: one or more years of current SCU or intermediate-care experience; one or more years of telemetry experience; or one or more years of med/surg experience.
• Licensed Registered Nurse: Minnesota Board of Nursing licensure if working in Minnesota upon hire, or Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services licensure if working in Wisconsin upon hire.
• Meet at least one certification/training requirement: 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 and supervise the plan of care, and modify it 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 the plan of care.
• Collaborate with patients and families to establish realistic, measurable outcomes based on nursing diagnoses, capabilities, goals, resources, and continuity-of-care needs.
• 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 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 navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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