Registered Nurse (RN)
Urgent Care
0.50 - 0.90 FTE, 40 - 72 Hours a Pay Period
Days/Evenings, Hours between 7 am - 7 pm (Monday - Friday) and 7 am - 4 pm (Saturday & Sunday)
Weekends: Every Third Weekend
Holidays: Every Third Weekend
Position Overview:
The Registered Nurse (RN) for Urgent Care is responsible for the triage and care of Urgent Care (UC) patients. The RN is skilled in all aspects of nursing process, assists the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) role on the same shift and is responsible to deliver the highest of customer service standards for patients and families presenting for services at Urgent Care. The RN will assess and triage patients to make certain of the appropriateness of care.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Will provide patient care including but not limited to the essential duties and responsibilities listed below:
- Rooming of patients
- Performing assessments and gathering of data for the physician
- Patient information will be entered into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Direct patient care will include but is not limited to: taking vital signs, medication administration, treatments, IV's, and monitoring of patients
- Scheduling coordination of care for patients referred for specialty care and general assistance to the provider as needed
- Coordinate necessary care for patients with other departments as appropriate
- Other responsibilities may include phlebotomy and performing laboratory testing
- Provides the highest level of patient care coordination in compliance with RN licensure to include but not limited to:
- Oversees and delegates LPNs, CMAs, and CNAs to ensure compliance with the Nurse Practice Act
- Physical assessments of patients
- Triaging of presenting patients for appropriateness of care
- Taking vital signs and monitoring patients
- ECG completion
- Administration of medications, fluids, and immunizations as ordered
- Implements protocols/orders after appropriate assessments
- Assisting provider with procedures
- Insertion and discontinuation of urinary catheters
- Infusion therapy through central lines
- Ensures proper patient follow-up and documentation including but not limited to:
- Inputting all applicable data into the EMR (Cerner)
- Contacting patients with lab results and medication changes as ordered by the physician
- Follow-up on patient phone calls
- Coordinating of schedules, procedures, and supplies
- Coordinating and scheduling of care for patients referred for specialty care
- Ensuring nursing supplies and medications are available
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No direct reports
Skills and Experience:
Required:
- Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- RN License - MN
- Current BLS Certification
- Must be able to perform IV insertions and discontinuation with training
- Ability to perform phlebotomy and basic EKG testing or ability to learn upon hire
- Basic computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Patient Information Database (Cerner)
Summary of Benefits at Winona Health:
At Winona Health, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive and affordable benefits package for our employees and their families. While benefits may vary based on employment classification and job status, the following key benefits are available:
Health Insurance: Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives
Income Protection: Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans
Retirement Planning: Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met
Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being
Education & Development: Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth
Employee Discounts: Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers
For more details or specific information, visit our website or contact Human Resources
Internal Applicant Policy:
It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers, and position reclassifications.
Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Director of Human Resources to determine eligibility to request transfer. The employee’s past performance, experience, training and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions. Consideration for transfer or promotion is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion. Employees may be given a chance to interview for a position when they meet the minimum position qualifications.
Disclaimer:
Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
