Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical General Care - RN
About The Position
Mayo Clinic is a top-ranked care provider known for putting patients first and investing in its employees with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. This role is on the Francis 5C (FR5C) Medical/Surgical General Care unit, a 27-bed unit providing nursing care for a variety of medical and surgical patients, including those with hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancers. The nursing team focuses on patient and family education, emotional needs, and discharge planning, offering opportunities to care for complex surgical patients and postoperative patients. The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for coordinating nursing care, including direct patient care, education, and transitions of care, while supporting professional nursing practice. The RN functions within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model and the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. Leadership opportunities exist through preceptor roles, informal and formal leadership, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates care based on skill, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource availability. Excellent communication, mentoring, and teaching skills are essential. Some 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 recognized by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA.
- One year of RN experience required.
- 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).
- 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
- Prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
- Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required 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.
- Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and availability of resources.
- Provide leadership through preceptor roles, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
- Participate on committees or projects.
- Care for medical patients and postoperative patients who have undergone complex surgeries for patients with pancreatic, stomach, liver, and appendiceal cancers.
- Focus on patient and family education, emotional needs, and discharge planning.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Affordable vision plan with national network.
- HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
