Registered Nurse – Complex Medical - Gastroenterology - RN
About The Position
This 25-bed gastrointestinal/medical unit primarily provides care to persons with medical GI disorders that include: GI bleeding, liver failure, hepatobiliary dysfunction, cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease. Additionally, nurses on DO6D may care for patients receiving home parenteral nutrition. Many patients present with multiple comorbidities; complex discharge planning is often required to return these patients to the community. Nurses on DO6D are specially educated to teach and care for patients. An emphasis on discharge planning and patient education is required to meet the special needs of those patients with chronic illnesses. A holistic nursing approach is used to meet the needs of this diverse patient population.
Requirements
- Registered nurse (RN)
- State licensure
- Completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification (for TN sponsorship)
Nice To Haves
- Specially educated to teach and care for patients.
- Emphasis on discharge planning and patient education.
- Holistic nursing approach.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Skillful in mentoring and teaching.
Responsibilities
- Accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care.
- Supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family.
- Functions 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.
- Provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
- Delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources.
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefit plans
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities
- 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
Entry Level
