Registered Nurse - Neonatal ICU - RN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Mayo Clinic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This role involves providing direct patient care, educating patients and families, and managing care transitions within a collaborative healthcare system. The RN will practice within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, focusing on planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all aspects of patient care. The position supports care in both Level III and Level IV NICU environments, which cater to premature, medically complex, and critically ill neonates requiring specialized ICU care, including advanced therapies and surgical interventions. The role emphasizes family-centered care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional development and leadership. New graduate nurses are encouraged to apply through the Nurse Residency Program. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship, requiring state licensure and VisaScreen completion.

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.
One year of professional RN experience required
Current RN license by applicable state requirements.
Arizona and Florida - Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
Midwest - Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: 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

NRP preferred/required depending on role
NICU or critical care experience preferred
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
Commitment to family-centered care and continuous learning
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Experience working in a team environment.
Computer skills required, prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
Demonstrated leadership, effective communicator, and excellent critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to neonatal patients
Coordinate interdisciplinary care planning and implementation
Educate and support patients’ families
Supervise and guide nursing interventions and team members
Participate in high-risk deliveries, stabilization, and resuscitation (as applicable)
Contribute to quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives
Potential for leadership roles such as preceptor or mentor
Accountable for the 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.
Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources.
Possess 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.