Registered Nurse - Outpatient Procedure Center OR - RN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Description Location: Gonda Building RN’s hired into this role will be working primarily in one of 2 areas, either operating room or Pre/Post Op. Gonda 7 RN’s may be trained in other roles in order to provide cross-coverage as patient/practice needs dictate. The Ambulatory Care Registered Nurse (RN) on Gonda 7 is accountable for the delivery of direct patient care including patient education within the outpatient setting. The RN would be responsible for the perioperative care in the operating room as a circulating RN, coordination and delivery of perianesthesia care in the pre-post area, and providing moderate sedation at the direction of the Anesthesiologist or proceduralist in the Gonda 7 Outpatient Procedure Center. The RN plans, implements, and evaluates patient care, teaches patients and families, and orients colleagues and peers. 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 leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and adequacy 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. For New Graduate Nurses: Please apply through the Nurse Residency Program posting, which is specifically designed to support New Graduate RNs. 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 professional RN experience 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.
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.
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 specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Surgical Services, PACU, ICU, PCU, ED or Procedural areas strongly preferred.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Experience working in a team environment.
Computer skills required, prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
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.
Internal applicants should attach their three most recent performance appraisals.

Responsibilities

delivery of direct patient care including patient education within the outpatient setting
responsible for the perioperative care in the operating room as a circulating RN
coordination and delivery of perianesthesia care in the pre-post area
providing moderate sedation at the direction of the Anesthesiologist or proceduralist in the Gonda 7 Outpatient Procedure Center
plans, implements, and evaluates patient care
teaches patients and families
orients colleagues and peers
accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care
supports 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
delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and adequacy of resources
provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts