Registered Nurse - GI Endoscopy - RN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

90d•$40 - $63•Onsite

About The Position

Mayo Clinic is a top-ranked healthcare provider known for putting patients first and investing in its employees with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. The organization offers continuing education and advancement opportunities to support long, successful careers. This specific role is for an Ambulatory Care Registered Nurse (RN) in the GI Endoscopy practice on Gonda 9 South, caring for adult patients in the GI procedure area. The role involves working across all three direct patient care phases: Pre-Procedure (Intake), Intra-Procedure (Procedures), and Post-Procedure (Recovery). The environment is fast-paced and requires attention to detail, critical thinking, time management, multi-tasking, and the ability to function autonomously. All RNs are trained to interpret ECG rhythms and must attain ACLS certification within their first 3-6 months. New graduate nurses are directed to apply through the Nurse Residency Program. The RN is accountable for coordinating nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care, supporting professional nursing practice across settings and the continuum of care. The RN functions within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model and adheres to the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. Leadership activities include preceptor roles, informal/formal leadership, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource availability. Excellent communication, mentoring, and teaching skills are expected, with potential participation in committees or projects. A subset of employees may be required to drive their personal vehicle. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship, requiring state licensure and 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).
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Experience working in a team environment.
Computer skills required.
Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
Demonstrated leadership, effective communicator, and excellent critical thinking skills.

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.
BSN preferred.
One year RN experience within the last five years preferred.
Prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

Responsibilities

Deliver direct patient care including patient education in the outpatient setting.
Provide care for adult patients in the GI procedure area.
Work in all three direct patient care phases: Pre-Procedure (Intake), Intra-Procedure (Procedures), and Post-Procedure (Recovery).
Complete a GI focused history and patient assessment prior to their endoscopy procedure.
Provide patient education for endoscopic procedures.
Review medical history, including current medication list and allergies.
Provide moderate sedation under the direction of the Physician.
Provide physiologic monitoring and airway management of the sedated patient.
Monitor patients post-sedation until they meet discharge criteria.
Interpret ECG rhythms.
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.
Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and availability of resources.
Participate on committees or projects.
Drive personal vehicle as part of the responsibility of their role (for a subset of employees).