Registered Nurse - Allergy Clinic Care Team Practice - RN

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

5d • $36 - $59

About The Position

The Registered Nurse on Mayo 15 provides care for pediatric and adult patients in both a care team setting and a procedural testing area, with primary and secondary responsibilities that enable cross-coverage.

In the allergy lab, the RN provides direct care in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment requiring close attention to detail and autonomous practice within protocols. Work includes skin and spirometry testing, allergen challenges, mixing and measuring medications, medication administration, and responding to patient reactions.

In the allergy clinic care team, the RN provides in-clinic education on topics such as asthma action plans, environmental allergen control, and medication management. The RN also manages patients indirectly by phone and through the electronic medical record portal, including medication management, follow-up, outcome management, and phone triage. The position collaborates with providers, desk operations staff, and other care team members and requires critical thinking, time management, multitasking, adaptability, and comfort using multiple computer applications.

The RN coordinates nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. The RN plans, implements, evaluates, and communicates all phases of nursing care in accordance with Mayo Clinic’s Nursing Professional Practice Model and ANA Scope and Standards of Practice. The role includes leadership through precepting, formal or informal leadership, and quality improvement; delegating care appropriately; mentoring and teaching; and potentially participating in committees or projects. Some employees may be required to drive a personal vehicle as part of their responsibilities.

New graduate nurses are directed to apply through the Nurse Residency Program. The role is eligible for TN sponsorship; successful sponsorship requires state licensure and VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Requirements

• Graduate of a nursing program recognized by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA.
• At least one year of RN experience.
• Current RN license in accordance with applicable state requirements before the start date.
• BLS certification valid for 90 days after the start date; accepted certifications include AHA/Heartcode BLS, Military Training Network, or Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers.
• Additional state licensure or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Computer skills and ability to manage multiple computer applications.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations and work autonomously in a protocol-driven setting.
• Strong critical thinking, time management, multitasking, and clinical assessment skills.
• Entry-level associate degree RNs whose RN start date is April 1, 2020 or later must provide documented evidence of completing a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited program within five years from the last day of the month of their RN start date.
• Internal applicants must attach their three most recent performance appraisals.

Nice To Haves

• Recent RN experience of at least one year is strongly preferred.
• Current ambulatory and/or phone triage experience.
• Prior experience with electronic medical record systems.
• Demonstrated leadership and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to pediatric and adult patients in the allergy lab.
• Perform skin tests, spirometry testing, and allergen challenges.
• Mix, measure, and administer medications and respond to patient reactions.
• Provide in-clinic patient education on asthma action plans, environmental allergen control, and medication management.
• Manage patients by phone and through the electronic medical record portal, including medication management, follow-up care, outcome management, and phone triage.
• Coordinate nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care.
• Plan, implement, evaluate, and communicate all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
• Collaborate with providers, desk operations staff, and other care team members.
• Provide leadership through precepting, leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
• Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource availability.
• Mentor and teach; potentially participate on committees or projects.
• Drive a personal vehicle if required for the employee’s responsibilities.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Affordable vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and FSA pre-tax savings accounts for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree