Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Solid Organ Transplant, Nights - RN

Mayo Clinic•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Mayo Clinic in Arizona is home to the nation’s leading solid organ transplant program. 5 East is a 36-bed medical-surgical unit with state-of-the-art technologies that specializes in solid organ transplant and cares for patient’s pre-transplant, post-transplant, and beyond. An interactive interdisciplinary approach ensures that our patients receive the best possible care from admission to discharge. Our nursing team is respected and supported and has provider presence on-site 24 hours a day. Why choose 5 East? 5 East boasts highly skilled nurses who experience a diverse patient population with varying acuities. Each shift presents our staff with an opportunity to utilize skills and gain experience unlike those in any other unit of the hospital. 5 East takes pride in caring for kidney transplant recipients directly from the PACU and liver transplant patients after a short stay in our Intensive Care Unit. Transplant care is an extremely rewarding specialty, and we invite you to

Requirements

Graduate of a baccalaureate 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). If graduated from a nursing program that was not accredited by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA, at least one year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of LPN experience at Mayo Clinic is 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.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Experience working in a team environment.
Computer skills required, prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
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.
Current RN license by applicable state requirements.
Arizona- Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency. American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Positions that are not on campus may not require current Basic Life Support (BLS) competency as determined by the work area.
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

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.