RN Special Care Unit and Intermediate Care

RN Special Care Unit and Intermediate Care Job Summary: 16-bed Specialty Care Unit, patients managed by hospitalists, 1:3 RN/patient ratios, 1 NA and 1 PCT per shift. Patient populations include simple sepsis, DKA, pain management, respiratory failure (Bipap and short‑term ventilator Key Position Details Tier 1: 1+ year current SCU/intermediate care experience Tier 2: 1+ year telemetry experience Tier 3: 1+ year med/surg experience 0.75 FTE (60 hrs per two‑week pay period) 12‑hour Day/Night shifts Every 3rd weekend rotation Benefit eligible MNA Contract 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 integrator of care, the professional nurse has the responsibility, authority, and accountability for planning, coordinating and evaluating the patient’s care needs. Provides care in Special Care Units and Intermediate Care areas specializing in caring for patients requiring intermediate care for their illness or injury. Principal 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 in providing 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 collaboration with the family and patient, realistic and measurable patient expected outcomes based on nursing diagnoses, patient 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 validates clinical competence of orientee. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Associate’s or Vocational degree 0 to 2 years RN experience; may consider new graduate RN Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree 2 to 5 years 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 state of WI upon hire Must meet at least one of the following: 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) ACLS/BLS Tier 2 – Advanced Cardiac Life Support – Multisource required ACLS/BLS Tier 3 – Allina Health preferred; will eventually be required at most sites Physical Demands Medium Work – Lifting weight up to 32 lbs occasionally, up to 25 lbs frequently Pay Range Pay Range: $42.92 to $71.47 per hour. The described pay reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Benefit Summary Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short‑term/Long‑term Disability Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer #J-18808-Ljbffr