About the position
This position is open to experienced nurses and new grad nurses. Location: Nasseff Tower 10 (NT10), Thoracic Surgery/Monitored Surgical (Progressive Care). Patient Care Type: A 24-bed unit specializing in the care of adult thoracic surgical patients requiring lung, esophageal, and other foregut surgical procedures. All rooms have ECG monitoring with 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. Bed #: 24. Nursing Team Roles: Aspects of professional nursing practice include promoting mobility and independence, patient and family education, and discharge planning that can range from straightforward to complex. Nurses play an integral role in advocating for positive patient outcomes. 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. A separate application or enrollment process is not required. All nurses new to Mayo Clinic, regardless of experience, will receive an extensive orientation program. 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 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. 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.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care.
- Support professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care.
- Plan, implement, evaluate and communicate all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
- Provide leadership through activities such as preceptor role, 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.
- Promote mobility and independence, patient and family education, and discharge planning.
- Advocate for positive patient outcomes.
- Participate on committees or projects.
Requirements
- Student or graduate of an accredited nursing program recognized by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA.
- If graduated from a non-accredited nursing program, at least one year of RN experience in an applicable care setting 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 within five years from the last day of the month of the RN start date.
- Current RN license by applicable state requirements.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) must be valid for 90 days post start date.
Nice-to-haves
- One year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of current LPN experience at Mayo Clinic is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Experience working in a team environment.
- Computer skills required, prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
- Ability to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends and on-call.
- Demonstrated leadership, effective communicator, and excellent critical thinking skills.
Benefits
- 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 to secure your future.
