Registered Nurse - Thoracic Surgery Progressive Care - RN
About The Position
This is a 24-bed unit specializing in the care of adult thoracic surgical patients requiring lung, esophageal, and other foregut surgical procedures. All rooms are equipped with ECG monitoring and advanced capabilities for invasive and noninvasive blood pressure monitoring. Patients on this unit require specialized post-surgical care, including the management of drainage systems, wound care, and early mobilization. A strong emphasis is placed on respiratory assessment, intervention, and managing the postoperative recovery process. The nursing team plays an integral role in advocating for positive patient outcomes through teamwork and multidisciplinary care. The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for coordinating nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care, supporting professional nursing practice across various settings and the continuum of care. The RN operates within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, which involves accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients, guided by the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. The RN provides leadership through preceptor roles, informal and formal leadership positions, and quality improvement initiatives. Patient care delegation is based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource availability. Excellent communication, mentoring, and teaching skills are essential, and participation in committees or projects may be expected. A subset of employees may be required to drive their personal vehicle as part of their role responsibilities. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship, which requires state licensure and completion of VisaScreen or equivalent certification.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Skillful in mentoring and teaching.
- Ability to drive personal vehicle (for a subset of employees).
- State licensure and completion of VisaScreen or equivalent certification (for TN sponsorship).
Nice To Haves
- Experience in thoracic surgery progressive care.
- Experience with ECG monitoring, invasive and noninvasive blood pressure monitoring.
- Experience in managing drainage systems and wound care.
- Experience in early mobilization of patients.
- Strong respiratory assessment and intervention skills.
- Experience in discharge planning.
- Experience in quality improvement efforts.
- Experience in committees or projects.
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.
- Mentor and teach patients and families.
- Participate on committees or projects.
- Drive personal vehicle as part of role responsibilities (for a subset of employees).
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
