Registered Nurse - Thoracic Surgery Progressive Care - RN

Mayo Career Site US • Rochester, MN

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About The Position

This position is open to experienced nurses and new grad nurses. Located in Nasseff Tower 10 (NT10), the role focuses on Thoracic Surgery/Monitored Surgical (Progressive Care). The unit specializes in the care of adult thoracic surgical patients requiring lung, esophageal, and other foregut surgical procedures. All rooms are equipped with ECG monitoring and additional capabilities such as invasive and noninvasive blood pressure monitoring. Patients require specialized postsurgical care, including management of drainage systems, wound care, and early mobilization. Special emphasis is placed on respiratory assessment, intervention, and management of the postoperative recovery process. The nursing team plays a crucial role in promoting mobility and independence, patient and family education, and discharge planning, which can range from straightforward to complex. Nurses advocate for positive patient outcomes, and teamwork is essential in the multidisciplinary care for the patients on Nasseff Tower 10. For new grad nurses, all newly graduated Registered Nurses with less than 12 months of practice experience, hired into a scheduled FTE Registered Nurse position on the Rochester campus of Mayo Clinic, are automatically enrolled in the Nurse Residency Program without a separate application or enrollment process. All nurses new to Mayo Clinic, regardless of experience, will receive an extensive orientation program.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and teach others.
• Experience in nursing practice, especially in surgical or progressive care settings.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in thoracic surgery or monitored surgical care.
• Previous experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing care including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care.
• Support professional nursing practice across practice settings and the continuum of care.
• Plan, implement, evaluate, and communicate all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
• Provide leadership through preceptor roles, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
• Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and availability of resources.
• Possess excellent communication skills and mentor and teach others.

Benefits

• Eligible for TN sponsorship.
• Extensive orientation program for new nurses.
• Participation in the Nurse Residency Program for new grad nurses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees