Registered Nurse - Medical PCU, Nights - RN

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

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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. 4 Central (Medical Progressive Care Unit) Mayo Clinic Arizona’s Medical Progressive Care Unit is a high acuity, hybrid 36 bed unit that includes hemodynamic monitoring to a diverse patient population.  As a Magnet Facility, we have exemplary resources to allow our nurses to deliver unparalleled care such as, resource nurse, rapid response, vascular access, respiratory therapy, central transport etc. We provide intensive monitoring and interventions for our medical patient populations such as: Neurology/Comprehensive Stroke-NIHSS certification Internal Medicine: DKA, Sepsis, CIWA, GI bleeds Hepatology Chest tubes Arterial & Central Lines Vasoactive continuous drip titration Insulin Drips High-Flow, BiPAP Peritoneal Dialysis

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.
• ACLS required upon hired.
• Positions that are not on campus may not require current Basic Life Support (BLS) competency as determined by the work area.

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.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care.
• Planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
• Providing leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
• Delegating patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level