Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - Nights - RN

Mayo Clinic•Phoenix, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Description of ICU Mayo Clinic Arizona’s high acuity multidisciplinary Intensive Care Unit (ICU). We have in-person 24/7 Intensivist coverage and great resources to allow our nurses to deliver unparalleled care. We care for patients who are mechanically ventilated and/or require intensive monitoring and interventions. The department is expanding to a total of 48 beds. We care for the following patient populations: Congestive Heart Failure CV Surgery ECMO Abdominal and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repairs Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD) Hematology/Oncology Surgical Transplant Neurology Neurosurgery Comprehensive Stroke Septic Shock and other complex medical conditions

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited associate or diploma nursing program.
Current RN license by applicable state requirements.
Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency and ACLS required upon hire date and does not expire within 90 days of hire date.
One year of RN experience in an ICU setting is required.
Maintains annual ECG competency.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Experience working in a team environment.
Computer skills required.
Ability to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends and on-call.
Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
Demonstrated leadership, effective communicator, and excellent critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
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.
Will consider internal candidates without ICU experience who have completed the Mayo Clinic's Advanced Complex Care Program or the High Acuity Fellowship.
Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area.
Positions that are not on campus may not require current Basic Life Support (BLS) competency as determined by the work area.

Responsibilities

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, and quality improvement efforts.
Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource availability.
Participate on committees or projects.
Drive personal vehicle as part of role responsibilities (for a subset of employees).