Registered Nurse - Hospice RN Patient Care Coordinator - RN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

1d•Remote

About The Position

This position supports the Southeast Minnesota geography, including Rochester and surrounding cities. Mileage is reimbursed. The Hospice Registered Nurse is accountable for delivering nursing services based on initial and ongoing assessments of patient needs and in accordance with the interdisciplinary team plan of care. The RN will function within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of care for assigned patients. The delivery of nursing services includes direct care, patient/family/caregiver support, instruction, and education. In addition, the RN provides telephone triage and on-call responsibility 24/7. The ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice and the Standards of Practice for Hospice Programs provide a basis for the practice of the RN in hospice. The RN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects. The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. Employees will be required to drive their personal vehicle as part of the responsibility of their role. Ability to work flexible hours which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, weekends, and on call. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the 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).
Must maintain a valid Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

One year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of LPN experience at Mayo Clinic is preferred.
Hospice experience preferred.
Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience working in a team environment.
Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the home setting.
Computer skills required, prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
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.

Responsibilities

Deliver nursing services based on initial and ongoing assessments of patient needs.
Function within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model.
Plan, implement, evaluate, and communicate all phases of care for assigned patients.
Provide direct care, patient/family/caregiver support, instruction, and education.
Provide telephone triage and on-call responsibility 24/7.
Drive personal vehicle as part of the responsibility of the role.
Participate on committees or projects.
Provide leadership through preceptor role, informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.