Registered Nurse - Pre-Operative GI Education
About The Position
The Registered Nurse - Pre-Operative GI Education will: Provide clear, patient‑centered education on preparation requirements, including dietary restrictions, bowel prep instructions, and medication adjustments. Ensure patients understand pre‑procedure expectations, post‑procedure considerations, and any required transportation or support needs. Document all patient education and communication in the medical record per department standards. Collaborate regularly with Endoscopy staff regarding scheduling needs, prep questions, day‑of‑procedure concerns, and patient readiness. Communicate with Gastroenterology providers and nursing teams regarding clinical questions, special considerations, or patients needing additional support. Coordinate with Anesthesia regarding medication holds, medical clearance issues, risk considerations, and procedure‑specific requirements. Participate in ongoing review and optimization of patient‑education workflows, prep materials, and communication processes. 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. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Excellent communication skills
- Skillful in mentoring and teaching
Responsibilities
- Provide clear, patient‑centered education on preparation requirements, including dietary restrictions, bowel prep instructions, and medication adjustments.
- Ensure patients understand pre‑procedure expectations, post‑procedure considerations, and any required transportation or support needs.
- Document all patient education and communication in the medical record per department standards.
- Collaborate regularly with Endoscopy staff regarding scheduling needs, prep questions, day‑of‑procedure concerns, and patient readiness.
- Communicate with Gastroenterology providers and nursing teams regarding clinical questions, special considerations, or patients needing additional support.
- Coordinate with Anesthesia regarding medication holds, medical clearance issues, risk considerations, and procedure‑specific requirements.
- Participate in ongoing review and optimization of patient‑education workflows, prep materials, and communication processes.
- 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.
- Provide leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
- Delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and adequacy of resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
