Registered Nurse - Inpatient Pain Service (IPS) - RN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

13d•$36 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

The acute Inpatient Pain Service (IPS) RN works collaboratively with Anesthesia and Pain Medicine residents/fellows & consultants to manage post-surgical pain catheters and acute pain needs in various surgical populations at both RMC and SMC. IPS RNs are the primary contact for all phone calls related to the acute pain service during their shift. RNs coordinate pain management care between various stakeholders, providing expert assessment of patients in various locations including the PACU and patient care unit. IPS RNs provide continuity on the team and lead rounds in collaboration with the consultants and residents/fellows. Pain management education of patients, family members, anesthesia residents, and other interdisciplinary team members is a core role of the IPS RN. 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

Registered Nurse (RN)
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.
Accountable for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
Practice based on the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice.
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.
Skillful in mentoring and teaching.
State licensure (for TN sponsorship).
Completion of VisaScreen or equivalent certification (for TN sponsorship).

Nice To Haves

For New Graduate Nurses: Please apply through the Nurse Residency Program posting.
If selected to move forward, you will meet with a Nursing Placement Coordinator who will help you explore Mayo Clinic opportunities that are best aligned with your current and future professional goals.
Together, we’ll identify a work area that provides an excellent foundation for your nursing career.

Responsibilities

Manage post-surgical pain catheters and acute pain needs in various surgical populations.
Serve as the primary contact for all phone calls related to the acute pain service during their shift.
Coordinate pain management care between various stakeholders.
Provide expert assessment of patients in various locations including the PACU and patient care unit.
Provide continuity on the team and lead rounds in collaboration with consultants and residents/fellows.
Provide pain management education of patients, family members, anesthesia residents, and other interdisciplinary team members.
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 availability of resources.
Participate on committees or projects.
Drive their personal vehicle as a part of the responsibility of their role (for a subset of employees).