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.

Key Position Details

• .9 FTE (72 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day shift
• No weekends
• Supervises patient care operations across the 2500 Oncology/Medicine and 2600 Post-Surgical units

Job Description

Functions as a supervisor in the clinical setting, as a resource, educational support, communication liaison, and role model of professional nursing practice. Assists the Patient Care Manager (PCM) in the responsibility for day-to-day operations and clinical coordination of the unit. Participates in planning, implementing, coordinating and evaluating patient care activities, staff education, and management activities as delegated by the Patient Care Manager.

Principle Responsibilities

• Supervises and evaluates employee performance.
• Assists with recruitment and hiring for positions.
• Onboards, orients, and provides ongoing coaching, mentoring and support to staff. Models and teaches these skills to others.
• Manages staff assignments and productivity. Establishes clear expectations and deliverables.
• Supports charge nurse and staff to provide staff coverage based on unit census, patient acuity and unit activity, and the unit staffing plan.
• Conducts annual evaluations and necessary corrective action for assigned staff.
• Maintains open, effective communication with patient care manager (PCM) in regard to development and performance of unit personnel.
• Apprises and educates staff in new/changed regulations, policies and procedures, and compliance.
• Adheres to compliance regulations, population specific competencies and workplace safety procedures.
• Designs work processes and directs work performance to be compliant with all rules and regulations, accreditation standards and laws that apply.
• Demonstrates appropriate population-specific knowledge in the provision of care and/or in assisting patients, families and visitors.
• Models good safety habits by following safety rules; considers safety when making decisions, and schedules safety tasks into daily activities.
• Coordinates nursing care to patients congruent with unit philosophy, goals and patient care priorities.
• Assists the (PCM) in the development, implementation and evaluation of patient care delivery systems.
• Maintains clinical knowledge of patient population, delegates/supports patient care activities as needed above the scheduled staffing pattern.
• Supports the charge nurse to assure assignments are made considering patient acuity, staff competence and skill development.
• Establishes processes to assure equipment function, repair process, and routine maintenance on day-to-day basis.
• Acts as a role model for clinical professional practice as described in the Charter for Professional Nursing Practice.
• Assures optimal clinical outcomes through staff competency, orientation and education programs.
• Assists CNS, PCM in identification of staff learning needs and development of education and competency plans consistent with unit, service line, and organization priorities, coordinates implementation of unit-based education and assists in evaluation of outcomes.
• Collaborates with preceptors to coordinate unit-based orientation and preceptor programs, and assists in development of unit preceptors.
• Collaborates with preceptors to coordinate the orientation plan and schedule for each employee, based on a baseline individual learning needs assessment.
• Assists in coordination of students receiving clinical experience on unit.
• Continuously seeks quality improvement.
• Assists with ongoing quality improvement activities of the unit.
• Facilitates the integration of findings, action plans and follow-up of quality improvement activities into practice.
• Supports the use of quality and patient satisfaction data to improve care.
• Works collaboratively with unit councils, other departments and peers to identify and minimize barriers to providing coordinated excellent care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or Associate's or Vocational degree in nursing, with related Bachelor's degree or active enrollment in a BSN/BAN program
• 3 to 7 years in inpatient hospital nursing

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required if working in Minnesota
• Licensed Registered Nurse - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required if working in Wisconsin
• Location Specific: Abbott Northwestern Hospital (Surgical Services excluding Endoscopy), St. Francis Regional Medical Center:
• Must 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)
• All other locations:
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
• Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current ALS certification from the American Red Cross
• Allina in-house ACLS training (within 60 days of hire)
• Certification in clinical specialty preferred

Physical Demands

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

Pay Range

Pay Range: $52.24 to $72.28 per hour. The pay described reflects the base hiring 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. Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• 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. *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.