Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Spine Center - RN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Spine Center RN works with adult patients experiencing various types of spine related problems. The RN is accountable for the delivery of direct patient care including patient education, assistance with in-office injections, coordination of care, care transitions to local providers, prescription refills, and the management of telephone and inbasket message triage. Individuals applying for this position should be comfortable with ambiguity and enthusiastic about being a partner in expanding and further defining the role of the registered nurse in this dynamic specialty practice. 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.

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.
All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date of April 1, 2020 and after must provide documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program within five years from the last day of the month of the RN start date.
All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date prior to April 1, 2020 must provide documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program as stipulated by the degree requirement program in place at time of hire.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Experience working in a team environment.
Computer skills required.
Ability to adapt to change and willingness to be flexible.
Demonstrated leadership, excellent critical thinking skills, and interpersonal skills.
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

Prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
BSN degree
Two or more years direct patient care experience
Ambulatory or Orthopedic/Neurosurgery Spine experience helpful.

Responsibilities

Delivery of direct patient care
Patient education
Assistance with in-office injections
Coordination of care
Care transitions to local providers
Prescription refills
Management of telephone and inbasket message triage
Coordination of nursing care
Patient/family education
Transitions of care
Support professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care
Planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients
Providing leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts
Delegating patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources
Participating on committees or projects