Registered Nurse - Orthopedics - RN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

2d•$44 - $67•Onsite

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. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) license.
State licensure.
Completion of VisaScreen or equivalent certification (for TN sponsorship).
Excellent communication skills.
Skillful in mentoring and teaching.

Nice To Haves

Experience in orthopedic surgery patient care.
Experience with total joint replacements, reconstructive surgery, sports medicine, orthopedic oncology, and infected musculoskeletal disease.
Experience managing patients with advanced age, comorbidities, self-care deficits (e.g., mobility), and complex care coordination.
Experience in increasing or maintaining independence.
Experience in preventing skin breakdown, infection, and falls.
Experience managing acute and chronic pain.
Experience in patient education.
Experience in individualized patient care.
Experience in acute care and discharge planning.
Experience in multidisciplinary team collaboration.

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.
Function within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, including 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.
Participate on committees or projects.
Drive personal vehicle as a part of the responsibility of their role (subset of employees).