Essentia Health·Duluth, Minnesota
The nurse will manage complex medical needs for patients, including IV therapy, medication administration, and chronic disease management. They are responsible for organizing patient care through assessment, planning, and intervention while acting as a team leader for other nursing personnel.
On this unit the nurses manage a vast variety of medical needs. Some of the day to day tasks include: IV management, IV antibiotics, anticoagulation drug administration, blood administration, wound, diabetes, and hypertension management.
This is a very active floor with medically and socially complex patients. Nurses need to really be in tune to their patients to manage the care they required. It is a great place to learn and develop skills.
You will be in charge of organizing and providing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
You will get to be a team leader and delegate aspects of care to other nursing personnel based upon their licensure, preparation, and job descriptions.
You will be part of something bigger. You'll contribute to meeting of the mission and goals of the facility and Essentia, and in turn serve the community in which you live.
You will meet the requirements of the Joint Commission as applicable and/or other federal, state, and local regulatory or accrediting agencies. Education Qualifications:
Candidates must hold a BSN or ADN degree from an accredited nursing program and possess a current Minnesota nursing license. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is required or must be obtained within one month of hire.
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.