RN Patient Care Supervisor Medical Surgical

AHS Allina Health System Cambridge, MN 55008, US

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Location Address:

701 Dellwood St S Cambridge, MN 55008-1920

Date Posted:

February 02, 2026

Department:

41003800 Nursing Administration

Shift:

Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length:

Variable shift length

Hours Per Week:

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

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:

0.80 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period)
This position will work day/evening/night shifts. Shift length will vary.
No weekends

Job Description:

Functions as a supervisor in the clinical setting, as a resource, educational support, communication liaison, and role model of professional nursing practice. Assists the Patient Care Manager (PCM) in the responsibility for day-to-day operations and clinical coordination of the unit. Participates in planning, implementing, coordinating and evaluating patient care activities, staff education, and management activities as delegated by the Patient Care Manager.

Principle Responsibilities

Supervises and evaluates employee performance.
- Assists with recruitment and hiring for positions.
- Onboards, orients, and provides ongoing coaching, mentoring and support to staff. Models and teaches these skills to others.
- Manages staff assignments and productivity. Establishes clear expectations and deliverables.
- Supports charge nurse and staff to provide staff coverage based on unit census, patient acuity and unit activity, and the unit staffing plan.
- Conducts annual evaluations and necessary corrective action for assigned staff.
- Maintains open, effective communication with patient care manager (PCM) in regard to development and performance of unit personnel.
- Apprises and educates staff in new/changed regulations, policies and procedures, and compliance.
Adheres to compliance regulations, population specific competencies and workplace safety procedures.
- Designs work processes and directs work performance to be compliant with all rules and regulations, accreditation standards and laws that apply.
- Demonstrates appropriate population-specific knowledge in the provision of care and/or in assisting patients, families and visitors.
- Models good safety habits by following safety rules; considers safety when making decisions, and schedules safety tasks into daily activities.
Coordinates nursing care to patients congruent with unit philosophy, goals and patient care priorities.
- Assists the (PCM) in the development, implementation and evaluation of patient care delivery systems.
- Maintains clinical knowledge of patient population, delegates/supports patient care activities as needed above the scheduled staffing pattern.
- Supports the charge nurse to assure assignments are made considering patient acuity, staff competence and skill development.
- Establishes processes to assure equipment function, repair process, and routine maintenance on day-to-day basis.
- Acts as a role model for clinical professional practice as described in the Charter for Professional Nursing Practice.
Assures optimal clinical outcomes through staff competency, orientation and education programs.
- Assists CNS, PCM in identification of staff learning needs and development of education and competency plans consistent with unit, service line, and organization priorities, coordinates implementation of unit-based education and assists in evaluation of outcomes.
- Collaborates with preceptors to coordinate unit-based orientation and preceptor programs, and assists in development of unit preceptors.
- Collaborates with preceptors to coordinate the orientation plan and schedule for each employee, based on a baseline individual learning needs assessment.
- Assists in coordination of students receiving clinical experience on unit.
Continuously seeks quality improvement.
- Assists with ongoing quality improvement activities of the unit.
- Facilitates the integration of findings, action plans and follow-up of quality improvement activities into practice.
- Supports the use of quality and patient satisfaction data to improve care.
- Works collaboratively with unit councils, other departments and peers to identify and minimize barriers to providing coordinated excellent care.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing or
Associate's or Vocational degree in nursing, with related Bachelor's degree or active enrollment in a BSN/BAN program
3 to 7 years in inpatient hospital nursing

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required if working in Minnesota
BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required
ACLS required for identified units per hiring manager
Certification in clinical specialty preferred

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.

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 up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

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.

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