Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Neurosurgery - RN

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) works in Ambulatory Neurosurgery at the Gonda Building, working directly with neurosurgeons. The role primarily serves adults and may include some pediatric coverage. Duties include surgically listing patients, pre- and post-operative teaching, telephone triage, and telehealth follow-up.

The RN coordinates nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. The role supports professional nursing practice across settings and the continuum of care, and operates within Mayo Clinic’s Nursing Professional Practice Model. The RN is accountable for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients, with the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice providing a basis for practice.

The RN provides leadership through precepting, formal and informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The nurse delegates care based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources. The role also calls for strong communication, mentoring, and teaching skills, and may involve participation in committees or projects.

New graduate nurses are directed to apply through the Nurse Residency Program. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship, subject to state licensure and completion of VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Requirements

• Graduate of a nursing program recognized by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA.
• At least one year of professional RN experience.
• Current RN license meeting applicable state requirements, obtained before the start date.
• Valid 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.
• Demonstrated leadership, effective communication, and excellent critical-thinking skills.
• Entry-level associate degree RNs whose RN start date is April 1, 2020, or later must provide documented evidence of completing a BSN from an accredited nursing program within five years from the last day of the month of their RN start date.

Nice To Haves

• Previous neuro or surgical experience.
• BSN.

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.
• Surgically list patients.
• Provide pre- and post-operative teaching.
• Conduct telephone triage and telehealth follow-up.
• 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, and potentially participate on committees or projects.

What This Job Offers

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