Registered Nurse - Dialysis Home Training and Support - RN

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

26d • Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurses (RNs) hired into this role will be responsible for educating and training patients to safely and effectively perform in-home dialysis. The individualized training program takes place on campus and typically spans 2 to 4 weeks. Once patients demonstrate competency, RNs will conduct a home visit to provide additional support and guidance during the transition to self-care. Beyond the initial training, RNs will continue to offer ongoing care, support, and collaboration with patients and their families. Approximately 90% of this role is campus-based, with less than 10% involving home visits. Successful candidates will be self-motivated, capable of working independently, and comfortable managing care in both clinical and home settings. 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

• Student or 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). If graduated from a nursing program that was not accredited by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA, at least one year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of LPN experience at Mayo Clinic is 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, prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
• 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.
• Internal applicants are required to attach their three most recent performance appraisals.
• Must maintain a valid Driver’s License and RN licensure in MN, WI and IA.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) must be valid for 90 days post start date – acceptable BLS certificates are American Heart Association: “BLS Provider” or American Red Cross: “Basic Life Support” or “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

• One year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of current LPN experience at Mayo Clinic is preferred.
• Computer skills required, prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educating and training patients to safely and effectively perform in-home dialysis
• Conducting home visits to provide additional support and guidance during the transition to self-care
• Offering ongoing care, support, and collaboration with patients and their families
• Coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees