Registered Nurse - Outpatient Neurology Lumbar Puncture - RN

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Neurology RN in this position will be working in the lumbar puncture clinic where the RN is performing the lumbar puncture. The RN will be working with adult patients with neurological concerns. They will be working closely with neurologists in the outpatient setting. 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. For New Graduate Nurses: Please apply through the Nurse Residency Program posting, which is specifically designed to support new graduate RNs. Visit the Nurse Residency webpage for program details including current and upcoming application windows. Within the Nurse Residency application process, you may indicate work units and specialties of interest. If selected to move forward, you will meet with a Nursing Placement Coordinator who will help you explore Mayo Clinic opportunities that are best aligned with your current and future professional goals. Together, we’ll identify a work area that provides an excellent foundation for your nursing career. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Requirements

• Graduate of a 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).
• One year of RN experience required.
• No new grads- At least one year RN experience required.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (verbal and written) required.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Computer skills required.
• 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).
• Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

Nice To Haves

• Neurology experience preferred.
• Prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing lumbar punctures.
• Providing direct patient care to adult patients with neurological concerns.
• Coordinating nursing care, including patient/family education and transitions of care.
• Planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
• Delegating patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources.
• Mentoring and teaching patients and families.
• Participating on committees or projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree