Allina Health·Fridley, Minnesota
The nurse monitors patients undergoing or recovering from anesthesia or sedation to ensure safety and comfort. Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessment, developing care plans, and coordinating with families and multidisciplinary teams.
Location Address: 550 Osborne Rd NE Fridley, MN 55432-2718
July 20, 2026 Posting Expiration Date: July 28, 2026 Department: 38025930 Unity Peri Anesthesia Shift: Day (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 24 Union Contract: MNA-13-Unity RN-RUY Weekend Rotation: None 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
Tier 1: 3 years acute mental health experience + ECT experience or current (within 2 years) PACU experience/currently working in the department Tier 2: 2 years acute mental health experience + ECT experience or current (within 2 years) ICU/SCU experience Tier 3: 1 year acute mental health experience + ECT experience or current (within 2 years) Emergency Department experience with stabilization training .6 FTE (48 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour day shifts No weekends
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.
Works with patients that are undergoing or recovering from anesthesia or sedation monitoring closely for complications and ensuring the optimal safety and comfort of patients under anesthesia.
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 0 to 2 years critical care RN experience
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree 0 to 2 years perianesthesia 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 hire 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) PALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support - Allina Health preferred by most sites CPAN American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification preferred CAPA American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification preferred
Requires an Associate's or Vocational degree and a valid RN license in MN or WI. Candidates must have ACLS or ALS certification and may need specific experience in acute mental health, ECT, PACU, ICU, or Emergency Department stabilization.
Market context
Minnesota nursing openings often reflect steady demand in senior care settings, where employers look for RNs who can support older adults and work reliably across shifts. These roles are competitive because an accredited nursing degree, an unencumbered RN license, and prior senior-population experience are common screening points; a bachelor’s degree can strengthen candidacy. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to senior-care experience.
