Location Address:
1629 E Division St
River Falls, WI 54022-1571

Date Posted:
October 05, 2026
Department:
45003800 Nursing Administration
Shift:
Evening/Night (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8/12 combo shift
Hours Per Week:
20
Union Contract:
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation:
Every 3rd
Job Summary:
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details:
- .5 FTE (40 hours per two-week pay period)
- 8- and 12-hour evening/night shift
- Every 3rd weekend rotation
Job Description:
Responsible for coordinating and facilitating patient care functions within the hospital. The individual in this role demonstrates advanced knowledge to manage the patient care operations in the absence of the Vice Presidents, Directors, and Department Managers. This leadership role includes responsibility for establishing meaningful communication systems, assuring effective resources management, and coordinating patient placement and care processes across multiple departments.
Principle Responsibilities- Serves as the representative of hospital administration and management in their absence.
- Maintains an environment to meet patient and family needs for safety, comfort, education and support.
- Refers situations to Patient Representative, Risk Management, Employee Health, Nursing Leaders as appropriate.
- Works with unit charge nurse and physicians to place patient admissions and transfers.
- Informs on-call Administrator / Department Manager of resolved and / or pending problems and actions taken.
- Gives direction to other hospital departments in the absence of their manager to assure the delivery of patient care.
- Enforces high standards for the quality of patient care delivered on patient care units. Incorporate patient, staff and physician needs and concerns into decision making and action.
- Serves as resource and coach to hospital employees.
- Provides interpretation and information regarding policies and procedures, including personnel processes.
- Directs staff to potential resources / equipment sources within hospital or community.
- Intercedes with employees on situational issues, taking action per hospital policy.
- Serves as a resource and mentor for charge nurses on off shifts and weekends.
- Identifies issues which impact patient care throughout the hospital.
- Participates in resolving system issues, taking immediate action when appropriate and/or triaging to operational managers.
- Analyzes problems in a systematic, logical and timely manner.
- Responds to physician and staff concerns and relates information to operational staff.
- Manages situations in a manner consistent with hospital policies and nursing practice standards.
- Responds to emergency calls, including emergency codes and acts as resource to team members.
- Manages media and external communications according to established policy.
- Responds to concerns of patients and family members in absence of Patient Representative using positive service recovery skills. Role models customer services focus with patients, families and physicians.
- Maintains a safe environment for patients, public, and staff.
- Allocates daily staffing resources.
- Determines staffing resource needs in collaboration with unit charge nurses, considering staffing numbers, skill mix and competency requirements.
- Provides direction to Staffing Office personnel in allocating resources.
- Assesses staffing needs on an ongoing basis and make adjustments as needed for flexing staffing to patient care needs.
- Facilitates patient placement.
- Uses established placement guidelines for primary and secondary unit or most appropriate placement based on patient needs.
- Integrates staffing and bed availability information in making placement decisions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications- Associate's or Vocational degree in Nursing
- 2+ years in an acute care setting with 1 year as charge nurse or similar role
Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- 2+ years of management/leadership skills
Licenses/Certifications- Licensed Registered Nurse – MN Board of Nursing required if working in state of MN upon hire/WI Department of Safety & Professional Services required if working in the state of WI upon hire
- Mercy Hospital, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, St. Francis Regional Medical Center:
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
◦ BLS certification from the American Heart Association
◦ BLS certification from the American Red Cross
◦ Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire) - All other locations:
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below
◦ Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
◦ Current ALS certification from the American Red Cross
◦ Allina in-house ACLS training (within 60 days) - PALS – is required within the first three months at Cambridge, Faribault, Owatonna, United – Regina Campus, River Falls
- NRP/TNCC completed within the first year of employment at Cambridge, Faribault, Owatonna, United – Regina Campus, River Falls
Physical Demands- Medium Work*:
- Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $52.24 to $72.28 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.
Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.