2016-04-01

## Introduction

Allina Health is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing the greater health of individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A not-for-profit health care system, Allina Health cares for patients from beginning to end-of-life through its 90+ clinics, 13 hospitals, 16 pharmacies, specialty care centers and specialty medical services that provide home care, senior transitions, hospice care, home oxygen and medical equipment, and emergency medical transportation services. Allina Health is a vibrant, growing organization with opportunities to suit your professional skills and a diverse work environment to match your specific interests. We believe employees are our greatest asset and are dedicated to helping you develop and maximize your professional skills.

United Hospital, located in downtown St. Paul, Minn., is the largest hospital in the Twin Cities east metro area, providing innovative services and programs, such as the Nasseff Heart Center, United Heart; Vascular Clinic and Vascular Center; neuroscience care through the John Nasseff Neuroscience Institute for the treatment of brain aneurisms, Bentson Family Foundation Neurological Intensive Care Unit, Brain Tumor Center and the Nasseff Neuroscience Center; as well as psychiatry, womens health, surgical, rehabilitation and emergency services. With 2,949 employees, more than 1,000 physicians and 546 licensed beds, United Hospital provides a full range of health care services to 200,000 inpatients and outpatients each year.

## Responsibilities

* Assessments - Collects, prioritizes, and synthesizes comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation
* Diagnosis - Analyzes assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses
* Outcomes Identifications - Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient
* Planning - Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes
* Implementation - Implements the identified plan
* Evaluation - Evaluates the patient’s progress towards attainment of the outcome
* Quality of Practice - Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice
* Education - Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice
* Professional Practice Evaluation - Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and regulatory guidelines
* Collegiality - Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others
* Collaboration - Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice
* Ethics - Acts in an ethical manner
* Research - Integrates research findings in practice
* Resource Utilization - Incorporates factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in planning and delivering patient care
* Leadership - Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession

## Education

* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
* New graduate hires must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing which is inclusive of a clinical rotation in an acute care facility (American Association of Colleges of Nursing or National League for Nursing)

## Qualification/Skills

* Current RN licensure in the State of Minnesota
* Basic Life Support (per American Heart Association guidelines) within 90 days of hire
* ED of ICU experience preferred
* 1 year of Tele or 3 years of Med/Surg experience required
* TNCC preferred

## Work Schedule – Additional Position Details

Evening shift start times include 11am and 3pm. This position is 4 shifts per pay period.

## Location/Community Information

With beautiful natural settings along the Mississippi River, St. Paul embodies a large ethnically diverse population with restaurants, cultural entertainment, and shopping venues for everyone. Downtown St. Paul features a number of historic buildings including the State Capitol, the Fitzgerald Theater (home to Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion"), the Landmark Center, the St. Paul Hotel, and breathtaking views of the Mississippi River. The city is also home to the Science Museum of MN, the Xcel Energy Center (home of the MN Wild hockey team), and the MN History Center. St. Paul offers many private, alternative, and public school options from elementary through college and a wide array of housing options from old historic homes to new construction. The Twin Cities is consistently ranked near the top of Fortune's list of best cities in the world for work and family. A healthy business climate, opportunities for employment, good transportation, and an entrepreneurial environment are amongst the contributing factors.

* Located in St. Paul
* Population = 287,000
* Service Area = 1,600,000

Community Resource Links:

**Community Information** **School Digger**

**Explore Minnesota** **MN Dept of Education**

**Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine****St. Paul Pioneer Press**

**Twin Cities Living Magazine**

**Star Tribune**

## Closing

If you are interested in becoming part of our award winning team of professionals, please apply online today. Allina Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.

*Posting Title:* RN Emergency Department

*Requisition #:* 21081BR

*Business Unit Name:* United Hospital

*Physical Location:* St Paul United Campus

*Dept. Name:* Emergency Room

*Hours Per Week:* 16

*Contract:* United MNA RN

*Campus/Facilities:* United Hospital

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