Registered Nurse - Pediatric ICU - RN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

6d•$44 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

Mayo Clinic is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). This unit specializes in the care of critically ill pediatric patients across all specialties, including medical, surgical, trauma, orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, and pulmonary. The PICU is a designated unit for pediatric liver and kidney transplants, bone marrow transplants, and cares for critical patients with congenital and complex, multi-organ problems requiring ongoing interventions. The PICU RN will float to other units as needed. The role utilizes a family-centered care model and a multidisciplinary team approach with around-the-clock nursing observation, assessment, and interventions. The PICU also has a pediatric transport team for critically ill infants and children. The registered nurse is accountable for coordinating nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care, supporting professional nursing practice and meeting patient/family needs. The RN functions within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, adhering to the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. Responsibilities include planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating nursing care, delegating patient care based on skill, experience, acuity, fiscal accountability, and resources. The RN is expected to possess excellent communication, mentoring, and teaching skills, and may participate in committees or projects. A subset of employees may be required to drive their personal vehicle. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship, requiring state licensure and VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing program recognized by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA.
One year of RN experience 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.
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).
Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, 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.
Providing leadership through preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
Participating on committees or projects.
Floating to other units as needed.
Transporting critically ill infants and children as part of the pediatric transport team.