RN-Patient Placement - Patient Placement

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

ASPIRUS ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL in Duluth, MN is seeking a RN-PATIENT PLACEMENT to join our PATIENT PLACEMENT team!

Salary Range: $45.02 - $68.87 Hourly

Schedule/Hours: VARIED (ALL) SHIFTS, 12 hours

Weekend Requirement: Every Third Weekend

FTE: PART TIME, 0.9 FTE or 72 Hours Biweekly

Flex FTE: Yes, 0.75 - 1. 00

The Staff Nurse provides clinical expertise, medical communication and quality assessment and works in conjunction with the access center team for the coordination of timely patient transfers, direct admissions into and out of St. Luke’s.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: See Licensure/Certification/registration requirements.
• Experience: Three (3) years experience in patient care.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current license in Minnesota to practice as a Registered Nurse. BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire into position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Experience: Previous experience in transfer center or access center, patient placement role, and intake RN experience.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: BLS Certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must possess clinical background and/or a degree in nursing, with the ability to accurately and effectively decipher and disseminate clinical information. Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to problem-solve and relate effectively in a professional and compassionate manner. Must possess the ability to collaborate with community members as well as St. Luke's team. Must be a progressive, organized, creative self-starter who is able to develop ideas independently while being flexible to change. Must have ability to travel.

• READING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• WRITING - Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.
• SPEAKING - Advanced: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, top management, public groups, clients, customers, and the general public.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Intermediate Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw or interpret bar graphs to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Walk - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Sit - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Reach with hands and arms - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Bending-repetitive forward - Rarely or None
• Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

• Up to 10 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Up to 25 pounds - Rarely or None

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Outdoor weather conditions - Rarely or None

Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• Time away from work accrual.
• Retirement plans available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus St. Luke’s in Duluth is a cornerstone of health care in northeastern Minnesota, offering a wide range of medical specialties and advanced care services. With a history dating back to 1881, this downtown Duluth hospital has grown into a comprehensive medical center with a strong commitment to patient-centered care. The facility features a 267-bed hospital, state-of-the-art surgical and imaging technology, and a nationally recognized heart and vascular center. As part of the broader Aspirus system, St. Luke’s is also known for its excellence in orthopedics, cancer care, and women’s and children’s health. In addition to the main hospital campus, the Duluth area includes multiple primary and specialty care clinics that serve the Twin Ports and surrounding communities. Duluth, MN

Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org .

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