Job Description

Alomere Health prides itself on delivering state-of-the-art care while upholding the values of a close-knit community. Joining the ranks of the Top 20 Rural Hospitals in the Nation, as recognized by The National Rural Health Association, Alomere Health stands out as the sole Minnesota hospital to achieve this prestigious distinction. As our community continues to expand, we seek dedicated caregivers who possess expertise and a heartfelt commitment to supporting individuals during their most vulnerable times.

Department:

Medical Surgical Peds

Employment Status (Full Time Equivalent):

Part-time

(

0.9 FTE) 72 hours per pay period

Benefit Status:

Full-time

Benefits include

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Employee Health Clinic (health+): Our health+ clinic provides office visits and prescription medications for little to no cost to Alomere Health employees and their dependents who are on a medical insurance plan Retirement Savings Please see more details about our benefits here: alomerehealth.com/careers

Shift: 8 hour, 12 hour, or combination of the two available

Hours

8 hour shifts rotating7:00am-3:30pm 3:00pm-11:30pm 11:00pm-7:30am Every Other Weekend Holiday Rotation

12 hour shifts rotating7:00am-7:30pm 7:00pm-7:30am Every Third Weekend Holiday Rotation

Position Objective

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for accessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care plans to facilitate optimal patient care. The position must support the mission, goals, policies and standards of the nursing department to ensure excellence in nursing practice. The position must participate in professional growth and self-development activities to ensure accountability for own professional nursing practice, promote an environment that encourages individual growth and nurtures professional practice, and utilize experience and educational skills to assume an active role in orienting/teaching of staff.

Essential Responsibilities

Conform with and provide nursing care according to the providers orders, in compliance with recognized nursing standards and State/Federal regulations Monitor patient progress and identify any changes in status, act on changes to insure patient comfort and safety Perform routine nursing care to assigned patients, while utilizing age specific and universal precaution practices at all times Consult and coordinate with providers and other healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans Administer medications and treatments Act as a liaison between team and medical staff, nursing, etc. Advise patients on health maintenance and preventative medicine Facilitate teaching experiences for staff and individuals Check and maintain nursing supplies inventory Cross-train to other departments in order to meet patients, hospital, and community needs Orient and train to charge nurse

Other Responsibilities

Perform all other related duties as assigned in a professional and responsive manner Demonstrate the ability to use relevant equipment Support, understand, and promote Alomere Health's mission, vision, values, policies and procedures Ability to meet the work schedule requirements with flexibility dependent upon the needs of the department Foster respectful working relationships with professional colleagues, patients, families, and general public regardless of age, gender, lifestyle, culture, beliefs, race, socioeconomic class, or ability Complete required education timely and within the set deadlines

Required Qualifications

Graduate of one of the following approved professional nursing schools: Two-year Associates Degree Program; three-year Diploma Program; or four-year BSN Program Active and current registration/licensure in the state of Minnesota Basic Life Support Certification Trauma Training Course- Soonest Available Opportunity or within one year of Hire Date for ICU and Med/Surg Nurses Stroke Training Courses- Soonest Available opportunity or within one year of hire for any nurse caring for a Stroke Patient Internal Applicants-Must currently be scheduled a majority of shifts on Medical/Surgical/Pediatric and be proficient at Medical/Surgical/Pediatric skills. Will not be combined with other positions. Will be scheduled and must work a majority of shifts on Medical/Surgical/Pediatric.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing Two years of experience working as a registered nurse

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to maintain accurate, detailed reports and records

Supervisory Responsibilities

When serving as a Charge Nurse, the nurse coordinates and directs unit operations so that patient/family needs are met and staff is efficiently utilized The Charge Nurse is responsible for the assignment of nursing personnel to patient care and other responsibilities consistent with patient needs and staff competence The Registered Nurse provides supervision of patient care provided by the LPN and/or Patient Care Assistants

Union Position

Yes

Applicants must be able to meet the physical demands of the position. A Functional for this position is on file in the Human Resources Office and is available to all applicants for review. All job offers to persons that are not currently employed by Alomere Health will be conditional based on favorable references and successful completion of both a criminal background check and a drug test.


I certify that the facts set forth in this employment application (and any accompanying resume) are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification, omission, misrepresentation, or concealment of information on this application may be sufficient grounds for disqualification from further consideration for hire or immediate discharge


I authorize Alomere Health to verify the information contained in this employment application and to investigate my personal or employment history. I also authorize any former school, employer, person, firm, corporation, credit agency, or government agency to provide to Alomere Health information they may have about me. In consideration of Alomere Health's review of this application.


I further agree that, if employed, I will conform my conduct to Alomere rules and understand that unless otherwise specifically agreed to in writing; my employment can be terminated at any time with or without cause, and with or without notice, at my option or at the option of Alomere Health.


I understand that no personnel recruiter, interviewer, or other representative of Alomere Health other than the CEO has authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time. I also understand that this application and any employment manuals/handbooks that may be distributed to me during the course of my employment shall not be construed as a contract.


Alomere Health is an EEO employer.