Registered Nurse - Orthopedic/Trauma - RN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

3d•$44 - $67•Hybrid

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 a newly built, innovative Orthopedic/Trauma unit in Nasseff Tower 8 A/B, which pilots cutting-edge technologies and processes to enhance patient care and support staff. The unit cares for patients with orthopedic trauma, spine surgery, hand surgery, orthopedic cancer, and some total joint replacements, collaborating closely with world-renowned physicians and surgeons. The nursing team focuses on postoperative monitoring, patient independence, preventing complications, pain management, patient education, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The unit is actively involved in developing advanced deterioration detection, piloting new technologies, integrating virtual support, automating vital sign collection, pioneering documentation efficiencies, deploying new smartphones, and partnering with Virtual Registered Nurses to reduce administrative tasks for bedside RNs. For new graduate nurses, a dedicated Nurse Residency Program is available.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing program recognized by ACEN, CCNE, or 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 of professional nursing practice across practice settings and the continuum of care.
Planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
Providing leadership through preceptor roles, informal and formal leadership, and quality improvement efforts.
Delegating patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource availability.
Mentoring and teaching patients and families.
Participating on committees or projects.
Driving personal vehicle as part of role responsibilities (for a subset of employees).