Registered Nurse - Inpatient Pain Service (IPS) - RN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

13d•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

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.
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.
Minimum 2 years nursing experience.
Strong communication skills.
Independent organizational skills.
Comfortable navigating the electronic medical record for efficient chart review.
Able to provide direct patient care and physically assist with positioning patients for catheter assessment and intervention.
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.
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

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 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 personal vehicle as part of role responsibilities (for a subset of employees).