Location Address:
2925 Chicago Ave
Loading Dock
Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321
Date Posted:
October 14, 2025
Department:
16008940 Access Center
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
36
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:
The Access Center operates as a hybrid department. After the initial stages of training and orientation are completed, employees transition to remote work. However, during periods of system downtime that prevent work completion, employees are required to report to the Access Center office within an hour. Thus, must live within an hour radius.
0.9 FTE (72 hours per two week pay period)
8 hour Days shifts
Every 3rd weekend
Job Description:
Ensures safe and efficient admissions and transfers into and within the Allina Health System. Works with all persons needed to evaluate appropriate placement and facilitate rapid transfer including; physicians, transportation providers, and nursing staff at referring hospitals.
Principle Responsibilities- Patient placement.
- Ensures safe and efficient admissions and transfers into and within the Allina Health System.
- Works with all persons needed to evaluate appropriate placement and facilitate rapid transfer including physicians, transportation providers, nursing staff at referring hospitals.
- Provides nursing report on incoming patients per department guidelines.
- Ensures proper patient placement per facility guidelines.
- Evaluates, processes, tracks, documents, and coordinates patient transfers and direct admissions into and within Allina Health utilizing patient placement guidelines specific to the facility.
- Facilitates transfers between units and departments.
- Provides support for physician clinical issues.
- Facilitates all interactions with excellent customer service skills.
- Meets performance criteria with the Registered Nurse position.
- Regulatory and resources management.
- Ensures clinical resource management and adherence to commercial and regulatory requirements.
- Evaluates, processes, tracks, documents, and coordinates patient transfers and direct admissions into and within Allina Health.
- Projects potential challenges on a daily basis for patient placement, based on accessible data.
- Adheres to compliance regulations.
- Remains current with knowledge to ensure compliance with regulations pertinent to their position accountabilities.
- Professional practice.
- Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
- Functions as a professional role model.
- Promotes a positive work environment.
- Participates in shared decision-making.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications- Associate's or Vocational degree in nursing if a current Allina Health employee
- Bachelor's degree in nursing if a non-Allina Health employee
- 3 to 7 years experience in an acute care setting
Preferred Qualifications - 0 to 2 years experience in a charge nurse or telemetry position
Licenses/Certifications- Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire
Physical Demands- Sedentary:
- Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $41.98 to $58.08 per hourThe 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
Paid Caregiver Leave
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.
