Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology - RN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

6d•$44 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

Mayo Clinic is a top-ranked care provider dedicated to putting patient needs first while also investing in its employees with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. The organization offers continuing education and advancement opportunities for career growth. This specific role is for a Registered Nurse in Medical Oncology, specializing in inpatient and outpatient care for adult patients with solid tumors. Patients may be in various stages of their wellness/illness journey, from diagnosis through treatment, recovery, or end of life. The unit provides services such as chemotherapy, symptom management, antibiotic therapy, infusion therapy, central line care, patient/family teaching, discharge planning, and emotional support, all within the Mayo Nursing Care Model. The RN is accountable for coordinating nursing care, including direct patient care, education, and transitions of care, supporting professional nursing practice across settings and the continuum of care. The RN functions within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, with accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care. The practice is based on the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. The RN provides leadership through preceptor roles, informal/formal leadership, and quality improvement efforts. Delegation of patient care is based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource availability. Excellent communication, mentoring, and teaching skills are essential. Participation in committees or projects may be required. A subset of employees may be required to drive their personal vehicle. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship, requiring state licensure and 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.
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.
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).

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

Responsibilities

Coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care.
Support professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family.
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.
Provide leadership through activities such as preceptor role, 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.
Chemotherapy administration.
Symptom management.
Antibiotic therapy.
Infusion therapy.
Central line care.
Patient and family teaching.
Discharge planning.
Emotional support.