Registered Nurse – Complex Medical - Gastroenterology - RN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

9d•$44 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

Mayo Clinic is a top-ranked healthcare provider dedicated to putting patients first and investing in its employees with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. This role is on the Domitilla 6D (DO6D) unit, a 25-bed gastrointestinal/medical unit that primarily cares for patients with medical GI disorders such as GI bleeding, liver failure, hepatobiliary dysfunction, cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease. Nurses on this unit may also care for patients receiving home parenteral nutrition. Many patients have multiple comorbidities, requiring complex discharge planning. Nurses on DO6D are specially educated to teach and care for patients, with an emphasis on discharge planning and patient education for chronic illnesses, utilizing a holistic nursing approach. The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for coordinating nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across various settings and the continuum of care. The RN functions within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, demonstrating accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care. The practice is based on the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. The RN provides leadership through roles such as preceptor, informal/formal leadership, and quality improvement efforts. Delegation of patient care is based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource availability. The RN possesses excellent communication skills, is skillful in mentoring and teaching, and may participate in committees or projects. A subset of employees may be required to drive their personal vehicle as part of their role responsibilities. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship, requiring state licensure and completion of VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing program recognized by ACEN, CCNE, or 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 work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends and on-call.
Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
Demonstrated leadership, effective communicator, and excellent critical thinking 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.

Responsibilities

Coordinate nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care.
Support professional nursing practice across practice settings and the continuum of care.
Plan, implement, evaluate, and communicate all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
Provide leadership through preceptor roles, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource availability.
Mentor and teach patients and families.
Participate on committees or projects.
Drive personal vehicle as a part of the responsibility of their role (for a subset of employees).