Registered Nurse - Adolescent Psychiatric Program - RN

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

19h • $44 - $67

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 settings and throughout the continuum of care to meet patient and family needs. Working within Mayo Clinic’s Nursing Professional Practice Model and the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, the RN plans, implements, evaluates, and communicates all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.

The role provides leadership through precepting, formal and informal leadership, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care based on staff skill and experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources. Excellent communication, mentoring, and teaching skills are important; the RN may also participate in committees or projects. Some employees may be required to drive a personal vehicle as part of their role.

The position is in a closed child and adolescent psychiatric unit caring for patients ages 2–18 who are admitted in psychiatric crisis. The short-term crisis intervention program provides a safe, supportive, highly structured environment staffed by nurses, patient care assistants, psychiatrists, psychologists, a music therapist, social workers, and specialty physicians. The program assesses biological, medical, developmental, psychosocial, psychological, and educational factors that may contribute to the well-being of children and their families.

New graduate nurses are directed to apply through Mayo Clinic’s 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.
• BLS certification 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.
• 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 and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, potentially including days, evenings, nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call.
• Entry-level associate-degree RNs with a start date on or after April 1, 2020 must document completion of an accredited BSN program within five years from the last day of the month of their RN start date.
• Entry-level associate-degree RNs with a start date before April 1, 2020 must meet the baccalaureate degree completion requirements stipulated by the degree requirement program in place at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with electronic medical record systems.
• Additional specialty certification or training as required by the work area.

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 care 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 staff skill level and experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource availability.
• Mentor and teach, and potentially participate in committees or projects.
• Assess factors related to patients’ biological, medical, developmental, psychosocial, psychological, and educational needs and deficits.
• Drive a personal vehicle if required for the employee’s specific responsibilities.

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 options for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefit plans.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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