Registered Nurse – Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics - RN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Developmental Pediatric Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics with a focus on neurodevelopmental concerns and autism diagnostic evaluation, family education, and care coordination. Administers standardized developmental and autism assessments, supports interdisciplinary care planning, and guides families on diagnosis, treatment recommendations, therapies, and community resources. The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The RN will function within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN. The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources. The RN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects. For New Graduate RNs. Visit the Nurse Residency webpage for program details including current and upcoming application windows. Within the Nurse Residency application process, you may indicate work units and specialties of interest. If selected to move forward, you will meet with a Nursing Placement Coordinator who will help you explore Mayo Clinic opportunities that are best aligned with your current and future professional goals. Together, we’ll identify a work area that provides an excellent foundation for your nursing career. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing program, as recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).
One year of RN experience required.
All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date of April 1, 2020 and after must provide documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program within five years from the last day of the month of the RN start date.
One year of professional RN experience required.
Candidates must be able to work independently alongside a team of physicians within the Peds specialty.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Experience working in a team environment.
Computer skills required, including prior experience with electronic medical record systems.
Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
Demonstrated leadership, effective communicator, and excellent critical thinking skills.
Demonstrated ability to use data for trend analysis and decision making.
Computer skills required, prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
Current RN license by applicable state requirements.
BLS (Basic Life Support) must be valid for 90 days post start date; acceptable certifications include: American Heart Association (AHA)/ Heartcode® BLS, Military Training Network, Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers).
Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

Nice To Haves

Two years of pediatric experience preferred but will consider applicants with less.
Knowledge of pediatric population characteristics and desired outcomes.

Responsibilities

Provides specialized nursing care in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics with a focus on neurodevelopmental concerns and autism diagnostic evaluation, family education, and care coordination.
Administers standardized developmental and autism assessments.
Supports interdisciplinary care planning.
Guides families on diagnosis, treatment recommendations, therapies, and community resources.
Accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care.
Supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family.
Functions within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, including accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
Provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
Delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources.
May participate on committees or projects.