Registered Nurse - Thoracic/Vascular ICU - RN

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) works in Mary Brigh 7DE, an 18-bed thoracic and vascular intensive care unit serving a diverse patient population. Patients include thoracic, vascular, orthopedic, plastics, urology, ENT, oral/facial, interventional radiology-lytic procedure, status 1A heart, and obstetric patients, as well as occasional cardiovascular surgery and medical patients. The unit provides short-term postoperative care averaging two to three days, with occasional longer-term care for complex multisystem failure. Nurses collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient care.

The RN coordinates nursing care, including direct care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. Working 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 provides leadership through precepting, formal and informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts; delegates care according to skill level, experience, acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources; and may participate in committees or projects.

New graduate nurses are directed to apply through the Nurse Residency Program posting. The position is eligible for TN sponsorship, which requires state licensure and VisaScreen or equivalent certification. Some employees may be required to drive a personal vehicle as part of their role.

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.
• Valid BLS certification that remains valid for 90 days after the start date; accepted providers include AHA/Heartcode BLS, Military Training Network, and 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 adapt to unpredictable situations in the work setting.
• Demonstrated leadership, effective communication, and excellent critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours that may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call.
• For entry-level associate-degree registered nurses with an RN start date of April 1, 2020, or later: documented completion of a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited program within five years from the last day of the month of the RN start date.

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.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to provide nursing care.
• Monitor respiratory and hemodynamic status and help prevent skin breakdown and infection.
• Manage acute and chronic pain.
• Support patient education and discharge planning.
• Provide leadership through precepting, leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
• Delegate patient care based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources.
• Mentor and teach, and potentially participate in committees or projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level