Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular PCU - RN

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The registered nurse (RN) coordinates nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across care settings and throughout the continuum of care, working within Mayo Clinic’s Nursing Professional Practice Model and the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. The role includes planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The RN provides leadership through precepting, informal and formal leadership, and quality improvement efforts; delegates care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource availability; and may participate in committees or projects. A subset of employees may be required to drive a personal vehicle as part of the role. The position is eligible for TN sponsorship.

The role is in Mayo Clinic Arizona’s 3 West Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit, a high-acuity team specializing in cardiovascular and thoracic care. The unit staffs according to patient acuity, has resources available 24/7, and is expanding into a newly designed 46-bed space. Patients cared for include those with congestive heart failure, cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, heart transplant, pulmonary hypertension, and left ventricular assist devices. Care may also involve pulmonary artery catheters, ultrafiltration, post-cardiac procedures, titratable medications, and arterial lines.

The unit emphasizes multidisciplinary teamwork, respect, trust, compassion, and integrity. Nurses are supported in advocating for patients, expanding their knowledge, developing their careers, and practicing at the top of their scope.

Requirements

• Graduate of a baccalaureate nursing program recognized by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA.
• If the nursing program was not accredited by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA, at least one year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of LPN experience at Mayo Clinic is required.
• Entry-level associate degree RNs with an RN start date on or after April 1, 2020 must provide documented evidence of completing an accredited baccalaureate nursing degree within five years from the last day of the month of their RN start date.
• Entry-level associate degree RNs with an RN start date before April 1, 2020 must provide documented evidence of baccalaureate nursing degree completion as stipulated by the degree requirement program in place at hire.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Computer skills required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations in the work setting.
• Demonstrated leadership, effective communication, and excellent critical-thinking skills.
• Current RN license meeting applicable state requirements.
• For Arizona, maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) competency; BLS must be active and valid from AHA or ARC and remain valid for 90 days past the start date. Some non-campus positions may not require current BLS competency, as determined by the work area.
• Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification or training as required by the work area.
• ECG competency required.
• BLS and ACLS required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support professional nursing practice across settings and throughout the continuum of care.
• Provide leadership through precepting, formal and informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
• Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources.
• Mentor and teach, communicate effectively, and potentially participate in committees or projects.
• Drive a personal vehicle if required for the employee’s assigned responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time