Registered Nurse - Outpatient Neurology Lumbar Puncture - RN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

79d•$36 - $59•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. 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 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 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.

Nice To Haves

Neurology experience preferred.
Prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

Responsibilities

Performing lumbar punctures in the lumbar puncture clinic.
Working with adult patients with neurological concerns.
Collaborating closely with neurologists in the outpatient setting.
Coordinating nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care.
Supporting 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 roles, and quality improvement efforts.
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.