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Allina Health

Non-profit network of hospitals and clinics

Urgent Care RN

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 9
Part-timeSt Paul, MN, USA$40.08 - $54.93 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate's or vocational degree in nursing is required.
  • A current Licensed Registered Nurse credential from the Minnesota Board of Nursing is required.
  • At least one of the following is required: current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, current Basic Life Support certification from the American Red Cross, or completion of Allina in-house Basic Life Support training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Collect, prioritize, and synthesize comprehensive patient health or situation data systematically, using appropriate evidence-based assessment techniques and instruments and involving the patient, family, other health care providers, and environment as appropriate.
  • Integrate assessment data to identify patient needs, patterns, and variances.
  • Implement the identified plan and interventions safely, promptly, and appropriately, using evidence-based interventions and treatments specific to diagnoses; coordinate implementation when appropriate and document interventions according to guidelines.
  • Evaluate patient progress toward expected outcomes and the patient’s or family’s understanding of and response to the care plan; use ongoing assessment data to revise diagnoses, outcomes, and the plan, involve the patient, family, and care team as appropriate, and document revisions according to guidelines.
  • Collaborate with patients, families, and others in nursing practice and partner with others to improve outcomes using knowledge of the patient or situation.
  • Analyze assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses; interpret the information in relation to patient needs, age, developmental stage, and culture; formulate, revise, and resolve diagnoses reflecting current status; validate and communicate diagnoses with patients, families, and the care team; and document them according to care guidelines.
  • Identify individualized expected outcomes and establish realistic, measurable outcomes with the patient and family based on nursing diagnoses, capabilities, goals, resources, and continuity-of-care needs.
  • Develop individualized plans prescribing interventions to attain expected outcomes, in conjunction with the patient, family, and others; establish continuity of care; and incorporate evidence-based nursing practice and applicable statutes, rules, and regulations.
  • Enhance the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice systematically, participate in nursing quality-improvement activities, and use available quality-improvement data to improve practice and outcomes.
  • Maintain knowledge and competency reflecting current nursing practice, participate in related educational activities, and apply knowledge gained to practice.
  • Evaluate nursing practice against professional standards and regulatory guidelines, regularly self-evaluate strengths and development goals, and obtain informal feedback from patients, peers, colleagues, and others.
  • Contribute to the professional development of peers and colleagues, share knowledge and skills, provide colleagues immediate and ongoing constructive feedback, and support a healthy work environment.
  • Act ethically, maintain professional patient-nurse boundaries, advocate for patients’ self-advocacy, and use available resources to formulate ethical decisions.
  • Integrate research findings and other best evidence into practice and care decisions.
  • Consider safety, effectiveness, cost, and practice impact when planning and delivering care; use resources safely, effectively, and ethically; and manage resources to preserve their future availability.
  • Provide leadership in the professional practice setting, serve as a professional role model, promote a positive work environment, and participate in shared decision-making.
  • Practice in an environmentally safe and healthy manner; maintain knowledge of environmental health concepts and strategies; reduce environmental health risks; and communicate risks and exposure-reduction strategies to patients, families, colleagues, and communities.
  • When acting as Charge Nurse, coordinate and direct unit operations to meet patient and family needs and use resources efficiently and safely; promote staff growth, professional practice, and teamwork; and collaborate with unit staff, leadership, and other disciplines.
  • When acting as Preceptor, identify an orientee’s learning needs and plan appropriate learning experiences; implement an individualized orientation plan; validate clinical competence; develop the orientee’s interpersonal, socialization, and organizational and prioritization skills; evaluate interpersonal skills; and serve as a professional role model.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Treat patients with trauma, injury, or severe medical conditions requiring urgent treatment.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.
  • One year of urgent care experience or one year of emergency department experience is preferred.

About the Company

Allina Health

Non-profit network of hospitals and clinics

Allina Health is a non-profit health system delivering medical services across Minnesota and western Wisconsin through 12 hospitals, 90 clinics, retail pharmacies, and specialty centers like the Minneapolis Heart Institute. It coordinates care across a vertically integrated network and offers telehealth, with some services aligned under a Medicare Accountable Care Organization model to emphasize quality and efficiency. Unlike many systems, profits are reinvested back into community health, business development, and healthcare innovations. Its goal is to provide comprehensive, coordinated, high-quality care to its communities while expanding access and reinvested earnings to sustain health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Minneapolis, MN
Founded
1994

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