Allina Health·Slaton, Texas
Provides specialized nursing care to severely ill or injured patients in the ICU/CCU, including comprehensive assessments and the development of individualized care plans. Coordinates and delegates care to ensure safety and effectiveness while potentially serving as a Charge Nurse or Preceptor.
Location Address: 4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433-2522
July 27, 2026 Posting Expiration Date: August 04, 2026 Department: 38013010 Mercy Intensive Care Unit/Coronary Care Unit Shift: Permanent Nights (United States of America) Shift Length: 12 hour shift Hours Per Week: 24 Union Contract: MNA-05-Mercy RN-RMC Weekend Rotation: Every 3rd 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: Successful completion of Mercy ICU orientation or 1 year recent ICU experience required Tier 2: 1 year recent critical care step down, telemetry or emergency department experience required Tier 3 : 1 year recent medical/surgical experience required. Will consider new graduates who completed a capstone course in ICU 0.6 FTE (48 hours per two-week pay period) 12-hour permanent night shifts Every 3rd weekend rotation
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. Provides specialized care to patients who are severely ill or injured. May practice in an intensive care unit or in a care area that requires the expertise of the critical care nurse.
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 2 to 5 years RN experience
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree 0 to 2 years critical care 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 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) Certified Critical Care RN - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) preferred RN-C in appropriate to department specialty preferred SCRN Stroke Certified RN preferred
Requires an Associate's or Vocational degree and 2 to 5 years of RN experience, with a valid MN or WI nursing license. Must hold ACLS certification or be willing to obtain it within 60 days of hire.
Market context
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