Registered Nurse Central Access Center

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

December 26, 2024

Department:

16008940 Access Center

Shift:

Permanent Evenings (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

32

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

Every Other

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 Position Details:

• .8 FTE (64 hours every two weeks)
• 8-hour, evening shifts
• Every other weekend rotation
• Hybrid position
• Benefit-eligible position

Job Description:

Ensures safe and efficient admissions and transfers into and within the Allina Health System. Works with all persons needed to evaluate appropriate placement and facilitate rapid transfer including; physicians, transportation providers, and nursing staff at referring hospitals.

Principle Responsibilities

• Patient placement.
  • Ensures safe and efficient admissions and transfers into and within the Allina Health System.
  • Works with all persons needed to evaluate appropriate placement and facilitate rapid transfer including physicians, transportation providers, nursing staff at referring hospitals.
  • Provides nursing report on incoming patients per department guidelines.
  • Ensures proper patient placement per facility guidelines.
  • Evaluates, processes, tracks, documents, and coordinates patient transfers and direct admissions into and within Allina Health utilizing patient placement guidelines specific to the facility.
  • Facilitates transfers between units and departments.
  • Provides support for physician clinical issues.
  • Facilitates all interactions with excellent customer service skills.
  • Meets performance criteria with the Registered Nurse position.
• Regulatory and resources management.
  • Ensures clinical resource management and adherence to commercial and regulatory requirements.
  • Evaluates, processes, tracks, documents, and coordinates patient transfers and direct admissions into and within Allina Health.
  • Projects potential challenges on a daily basis for patient placement, based on accessible data.
  • Adheres to compliance regulations.
  • Remains current with knowledge to ensure compliance with regulations pertinent to their position accountabilities.
• Professional practice.
  • Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
  • Functions as a professional role model.
  • Promotes a positive work environment.
  • Participates in shared decision-making.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Vocational degree in nursing if a current Allina Health employee
• Bachelor's degree in nursing if a non-Allina Health employee
• 3 to 7 years experience in an acute care setting

Preferred Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years experience in a charge nurse or telemetry position

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire

Physical Demands

• Sedentary:
• Lifting weightUp to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $40.37 to $55.85 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. 

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Beca