Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

September 25, 2024

Department:

31086500 WestHealth Emergency Department

Shift:

Permanent Nights (United States of America)

Shift Length:

12 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

30

Union Contract:

MNA-14-WestHealth RN

Weekend Rotation:

Every 3rd

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

As an emergency room RN you will find satisfaction in making a meaningful difference in critical and urgent situations. If you thrive on a fast-paced environment, appreciate the challenge of quickly assessing and stabilizing patients, plus the opportunity to provide immediate care, our emergency RN roles will suite you. Your dedication and teamwork contribute to maintaining the highest quality of care at Allina Health Emergency Centers. 

Key Position Details:

Tier 1: One year RN experience in Emergency Department
Tier 2: RN experience in following acute setting: ED, ICU, EMS
Tier 3: RN Med/Surg, Tele or Urgent Care experience, New Grad with ED experience or former WH employee

The position is based in a combined Emergency Department and Urgent Care site.Block scheduling and one "on call" shift per four-week schedule0.75 FTE (60 hours per two-week period)Permanent Nights (07:00 PM- 07:30 AM)Every third weekend rotation MNA-represented, benefit-eligible position

Job Description:

Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human response to actual or potential health problems. This includes establishing an intentional therapeutic relationship between a registered nurse and a patient and family. As a leader and the integrator of care, the professional nurse has the responsibility, authority, and accountability for planning, coordinating and evaluating the patient’s care needs.

Treats patients who are suffering from trauma, injury or severed medical conditions that require urgent treatment.

Principle Responsibilities

Comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs; identification of outcomes based on needs assessment; establishing the plan of care; supervising the progress; and modification of the plan of care as needed.Maintains education and competencies to remain proficient to provide high quality patient care practice and skills.Incorporates evidence-based nursing practice taking into consideration current statutes, rules and regulations when developing the plan of care.Establishes, in the collaboration with the family and patient, realistic and measurable patient expected outcomes based on nursing diagnoses, patients present and potential capabilities, goals, available resources and plan for continuity of care.Identifies outcomes that are age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic and attainable.Coordinates, collaborates, and delegates appropriately to ensure care is provided in a safe, effective fashion.Fulfills all organizational requirements.Supplemental roles:Charge Nurse (only when acting in this role).

◦ Demonstrates ability to coordinate, delegate, and direct unit operation, collaborates effectively with unit staff, leadership and other disciplines.Preceptor (only when acting in this role).

◦ Demonstrates ability to identify the orientee's learning needs, plans appropriate learning experiences and demonstrates ability to validate clinical competence of orientee.Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Associate's or Vocational degree

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degreeED RN experience

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Registered Nurse – MN Board of Nursing required if working in state of MN upon hire / WI Department of Safety & Professional Services required if working in the state of WI upon hireMust meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
◦ Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
◦ Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
◦ Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Multisource required within 1 YearAdditional certifications may be needed at certain sites:
◦ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
◦ Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)
◦ Other certifications may be required within 1 year of hire

Physical Demands

Medium Work*:Lifting weightUp to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently