Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Neurosurgery - RN
About The Position
This position will be working directly with the Neurosurgeons. Works mainly with adults, but would include some PEDs coverage. Job duties include, but not limited to- surgically list patients, pre and post op teaching, telephone triage/telethealth follow-up. The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The RN will function within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN. The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources. The RN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects. A subset of employees may be required to drive their personal vehicle as a part of the responsibility of their role. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.
Requirements
- Graduate of a nursing program, as recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA)
- One year of RN experience required
- Current RN license by applicable state requirements
- BLS (Basic Life Support) must be valid for 90 days post start date; acceptable certifications include: American Heart Association (AHA)/ Heartcode® BLS, Military Training Network, Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers)
- Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area
Nice To Haves
- Previous Neuro or surgical experience helpful
- BSN Preferred
- Demonstrated leadership
- Effective communication
- Excellent critical thinking skills
Responsibilities
- Surgically list patients
- Pre and post op teaching
- Telephone triage/telehealth follow-up
- Coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care
- Support professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family
- Function within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, including accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients
- Provide leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts
- Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources
- Possess excellent communication skills
- Be skillful in mentoring and teaching
- May participate on committees or projects
- Drive personal vehicle as a part of the responsibility of their role (for a subset of employees)
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
