Posted:
8/29/2024, 8:19:22 AM
Location(s):
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States ⋅ Minnesota, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Number of Job Openings Available:
1Date Posted:
August 29, 2024Posting Expiration Date:
September 06, 2024Department:
31003232 H7000 Spine Patient Care UnitShift:
Day/Night (United States of America)Shift Length:
8 hour shiftHours Per Week:
28Union Contract:
MNA-1-Abbott Northwestern RNWeekend Rotation:
Every OtherJob 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:
Tier 1: Spine experience
Tier 2: Med/surg experience
Tier 3: New grad RN
Spine unit/H7000:
This 34-bed unit cares for post-operative patients who have undergone the following types of surgery: spinal fusions (anterior, posterior approach or both), lumbar discectomy, anterior or posterior cervical fusions, and scoliosis repair (multiple level fusions). Our goal is to quickly return our patients to their life at home, with over 90% of our patients discharging to home in 2-3 days. Our nurses care for 4-5 patients on day and evening shifts, and 5-6 patients on nights. There are about 60 nurses on this specialized unit and the staff absolutely enjoy sharing their knowledge to new graduate nurses. When the unit manager was asked about the unit, the manager replied “H7000 staff are amazing! It is a great team, and they all work together to get things done.” We have a unit culture that is based on helping each other, speaking up for patient safety, and asking questions when unsure. The Spine unit is a great place to learn, grow and develop your skills. The skills you develop will be essential for you to use here or apply to many different areas.
Job Description:
Nursing is the assessment 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.
Practices primarily on hospital units and care for patients that are acutely ill across a wide variety of medical issues and support recovery from surgery.
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Website: https://allinahealth.org/
Headquarter Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Hospital