Urgent Care RN

Allina Health • Apple Valley, CA

23h • $40 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

The Urgent Care RN provides professional nursing care to patients experiencing trauma, injury, or acute medical conditions requiring urgent treatment. Nursing practice includes diagnosing and treating human responses to actual or potential health problems, establishing therapeutic relationships with patients and families, and planning, coordinating, and evaluating care needs.

This is a casual position with a 0.0 FTE and a combination of 8- and 12-hour day/evening shifts. Employees must be available for four shifts per four-week block, including at least two premium-hour shifts on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. The role includes days, evenings, occasional weekends, and holidays; employees may be expected to float to other Urgent Care locations. Training availability is required during the day Monday through Friday in week one and Tuesday and Wednesday in week two, with some classes potentially delayed or spaced out to accommodate schedules.

Urgent Care operates Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on holidays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shifts are generally six or 12 hours. The RN collects and synthesizes patient data, develops and implements individualized care plans, evaluates outcomes, collaborates with patients, families, and care teams, and documents care. The position also involves quality improvement, continuing education, professional development, ethical practice, research-informed care, resource stewardship, leadership, and environmentally safe practice. Charge nurse and preceptor responsibilities apply only when serving in those roles.

The listed base pay range is $40.08 to $54.93 per hour. Starting pay depends on factors such as experience, education, and applicable union agreement; shift, weekend, or other differentials may be available.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or vocational degree in nursing.
• Licensed Registered Nurse through the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
• Meet at least one BLS requirement: current certification from the American Heart Association, current certification from the American Red Cross, or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• Be available for the required training schedule during the first and second weeks of training.
• Be available to work a casual schedule of four shifts per four-week block, including at least two Friday, Saturday, or Sunday premium-hour shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• One year of urgent care experience.
• One year of emergency department experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect, prioritize, synthesize, and interpret comprehensive patient data using appropriate evidence-based assessment techniques.
• Analyze assessment data, identify and document nursing diagnoses, and validate and communicate diagnoses with patients, families, and the care team.
• Identify individualized, realistic, and measurable patient outcomes in collaboration with patients and families.
• Develop individualized plans of care that prescribe interventions, provide continuity of care, and incorporate evidence-based practice and applicable regulations.
• Implement care plans and interventions safely, appropriately, and promptly, and document interventions according to guidelines.
• Evaluate patient progress and understanding, revise diagnoses and care plans as needed, and document revisions.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and other health care providers to support care and positive outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement and educational activities, and apply current knowledge and research findings to nursing practice.
• Evaluate personal practice against professional standards, seek feedback, and pursue professional development.
• Share knowledge and skills, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to a supportive and healthy work environment.
• Maintain ethical professional relationships, advocate for patients, and use resources to help make ethical decisions.
• Use care resources safely, effectively, ethically, and with consideration for cost and future availability.
• Provide professional leadership, serve as a role model, promote a positive work environment, and participate in shared decision-making.
• Promote environmental health and communicate environmental risks and strategies for reducing exposure.
• When acting as charge nurse, coordinate unit operations and collaborate with staff and other disciplines to meet patient and family needs and use resources safely.
• When acting as preceptor, assess orientee learning needs, implement and evaluate orientation, support clinical and organizational skill development, and serve as a role model.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work four shifts per four-week schedule block, including at least two premium-hour shifts, and float to other Urgent Care locations if needed.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• PTO and 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, well-being navigators, programs, activities, resources, and personal coaching.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree