Registered Nurse - Pain Rehabilitation Center - Pediatrics- RN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

12d•$36 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

The Pain Rehabilitation Center (PRC) is a hospital-based outpatient program offering treatment for both Pediatric (age 13-22) and Adult (18-99) patients experiencing chronic pain, fatigue, or other debilitating chronic symptoms. The programs have separate multidisciplinary team members but do some administrative work together. Staff cross-orient and cover both programs. PRC programs are 17 days in length. Patients participate in PT, OT, and group sessions Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. for pediatrics, and 8 a.m. until 4:15 p.m. for adults. 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.
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

Experience working with pediatrics or with parenting/family dynamics would be helpful.
Prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

Responsibilities

Conducting admission RN and psychosocial assessments.
Medication reconciliation.
Facilitating individual and group educational sessions with patients and their parents/families.
Assisting in withdrawal assessments.
Assisting in substance use disorder risk assessment.
Completion of the discharge summary.
Facilitating aftercare planning.
Facilitating conference calls with schools and local counselors.
Coordinating nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care.
Supporting professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family.
Planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
Providing leadership through activities such as 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.
Participating on committees or projects.
Driving personal vehicle as part of the responsibility of their role (for a subset of employees).