Registered Nurse - Inpatient Resource Team - RN

Mayo Clinic • La Crosse, WI

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About The Position

This position boasts the opportunity to float to various inpatient units in our La Crosse and Sparta hospitals on a regular basis. 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 leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and adequacy 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 Visa Screen or equivalent certification.

Requirements

• Must be a student or graduate of an accredited nursing program recognized by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA.
• If graduated from a non-accredited nursing program, at least one year of RN experience in an applicable care setting is required.
• All entry-level associate degree registered nurses must provide documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing within five years of their RN start date.
• Current RN license by applicable state requirements must be obtained prior to start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support for healthcare providers (BCLS) certificate required.

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.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing care, including direct patient care and patient/family education.
• Support professional nursing practice across various settings.
• Plan, implement, evaluate, and communicate all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
• Provide leadership through preceptor roles and quality improvement efforts.
• Delegate patient care based on skill level, experience, and patient acuity.
• Mentor and teach other staff members.
• Participate on committees or projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree