Registered Nurse - Spine Center

Winona Health; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Winona Health in Minnesota is seeking a Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) for the Spine Center. The role is 0.90 FTE (72 hours per pay period), with day shifts from 7:30 am to 5 pm and no weekend work. Starting pay ranges from $30.36 to $37.95 per hour based on experience. You will provide direct patient care, assess and triage, document in Cerner EMR, coordinate imaging and referrals, and support procedures across clinic locations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.
• MN RN license in good standing required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR and basic Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including rooming, vital signs, and assessments.
• Triage and assess patients for appropriate care and coordinate with physicians.
• Enter patient data into the EMR and communicate results and changes to providers.
• Coordinate imaging studies and lab work; schedule referrals and procedures.
• Oversee staff on shift and ensure supplies and medications are available.

Skills

RN License MN

BLS Certification

Cerner EMR

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

Cerner

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

• Starting Pay Between $30.36 - $37.95 Based on Experience

Registered Nurse (RN)

Spine Center

0.90 FTE, 72 hours per pay period

Days, Hours between 7:30 am - 5 pm

Weekends: No Weekends

Holidays: No Holidays

• Starting Pay Between $30.36 - $37.95 Based on Experience

Position Overview

The Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the care of clinic patients. The Clinic RN is skilled in all aspects of nursing process, delegates, and supervises staff in assistive roles on the same shift and is responsible to deliver the highest of customer service standards for patients and families presenting for services at Winona Health. The Clinic RN will assess and triage patients to make certain of the appropriateness of care. Will provide patient care including but not limited to 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, intravenous therapy, monitoring of patients, scheduling and coordination of care for referral to specialty care and general assistance to the provider as needed. Other responsibilities include assisting with procedures. Must be able to assist at all Winona Health Clinic locations if necessary.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Specific to Spine Center RN:

• Oversee LPNs/CMAs and other ancillary staff in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act.
• Monitor for changes in neurological status.
• Comprehensive assessment of patients.
• Triage presenting patients for appropriateness of care.
• Assess pain levels and symptoms related to spine or nerve conditions.
• Obtain vital signs and history related to neurological complaints.
• Implement protocols/orders after appropriate assessments.
• Provide preoperative teaching on what to expect before, during, and after surgery.
• Coordinate imaging studies (CT, MRI) and lab work.
• Entering all applicable data into the EMR (Cerner).
• Contact patients with lab results and medication changes as ordered by the physician/provider.
• Coordinate schedules, procedures, and supplies.
• Coordinate and schedule care for patients referred for specialty care.
• Scheduling of surgery or diagnostic studies.
• Coordinate nurse schedule with physician schedule in clinic and/or operating room (OR).
• Ensuring nursing supplies and medications are properly ordered and available.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No direct reports

Required

Skills and Experience

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• RN License - MN
• Current BLS Certification
• Basic computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Patient Information Database (Cerner)

Summary Of Benefits At Winona Health

• 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

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.