Registered Nurse - Family Medicine - RN
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works in Francis2C (Fr2C), a 16-bed Family Medicine unit that provides care for medical patients with varied acute and chronic health problems, often involving multiple comorbidities. The unit includes an area for pediatric overflow and emphasizes discharge planning through daily multidisciplinary patient care rounds. Complex discharge planning may be needed to support patients returning to the community. The RN coordinates nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. Within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model and the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, the RN plans, implements, evaluates, and communicates all phases of care for assigned patients. The RN may provide leadership as a preceptor, in formal or informal roles, and through quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates care based on staff skill and experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource availability. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship, subject to 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 meeting applicable state requirements before the start date.
- BLS certification that remains 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 and/or specialty certification or training as required by the work area.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience working in a team environment.
- Computer skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours that 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.
- Entry-level associate degree RNs with an RN start date on or after April 1, 2020, 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 the RN start date.
- Internal applicants must attach their three most recent performance appraisals.
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 practice settings and across the continuum of care.
- Provide leadership through precepting, formal or informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
- Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource availability.
- Participate in committees or projects as applicable.
- A subset of employees may be required to drive a personal vehicle as part of the role.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
