Registered Nurse - Pre-Op/PACU Mid-Shift - RN
About The Position
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 Nursing Care 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
- State licensure
- Completion of VisaScreen or equivalent certification (for TN sponsorship)
Nice To Haves
- Excellent communication skills
- Skillful in mentoring and teaching
- May participate on committees or projects
Responsibilities
- Coordinate nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care.
- Plan, implement, evaluate, and communicate all phases of nursing care for assigned patients within the Mayo Nursing Care Model.
- Provide leadership through preceptor roles, informal and formal leadership, and quality improvement efforts.
- Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource availability.
- Assess, quickly identify and resolve pre-operative issues.
- Start and monitor IVs, administer pre-operative medications, and perform pre-operative instruction and explanation of patient's rights and procedures.
- Provide care for post-op patients recovering from general, regional, and local anesthesia in the PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit).
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefit plans
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
