Registered Nurse - GI Endoscopy Intake/Recovery - RN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

13h

About The Position

The Ambulatory Care Registered Nurse provides direct patient care and patient education in an outpatient setting. In the GI Endoscopy practice on Alfred 6, the RN cares for adult patients and may cross-cover when patient needs require it. In Intake, the RN completes a focused history and patient assessment, provides education about endoscopic procedures, and reviews medical history, medications, and allergies to determine whether the patient can proceed with the scheduled procedure. In Recovery, the RN monitors patients after anesthesia and continues physiologic monitoring until discharge criteria are met. The RN collaborates with physicians and other healthcare team members and coordinates nursing care, including direct care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. The RN plans, implements, evaluates, and communicates all phases of care for assigned patients within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model and the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. The role includes leadership through precepting, formal or informal leadership, and quality improvement; delegating patient care according to staff capability, patient acuity, accountability, and available resources; and potentially participating in committees or projects. This is a fast-paced, highly unpredictable environment requiring attention to detail, critical thinking, time management, multitasking, autonomy, adaptability, and comfort managing multiple computer applications. RNs are trained to interpret ECG rhythms and are expected to obtain ACLS certification within their first 3–6 months of employment. A subset of employees may need to drive a personal vehicle as part of the role. The role is eligible for TN sponsorship, subject to state licensure and VisaScreen or equivalent certification. New graduate nurses are directed to apply through the Nurse Residency Program.

Requirements

At least one year of RN experience is required.
Graduate of a baccalaureate nursing program recognized by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA.
For graduates of a nursing program not accredited by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA: at least one year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of LPN experience at Mayo Clinic is required.
Entry-level associate degree RNs with an RN 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.
Current RN license meeting applicable state requirements 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.
Additional state licensure and/or specialty certification or training as required by the work area.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Computer skills and ability to manage multiple applications.
Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations.
Demonstrated leadership, effective communication, and excellent critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work flexible hours, potentially including days, evenings, nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call.
Internal applicants must attach their three most recent performance appraisals.

Nice To Haves

Previous ICU/PCU, ER, or PACU experience.
ECG interpretation experience.
BSN.
Prior experience with electronic medical record systems.
At least one year of RN experience within the last five years.

Responsibilities

Provide direct outpatient nursing care and patient education to adult GI Endoscopy patients.
Cross-cover as needed based on patient care needs.
Complete focused histories and patient assessments before endoscopy procedures.
Educate patients about endoscopic procedures and review medical history, medications, and allergies to confirm readiness for the scheduled procedure.
Monitor patients after anesthesia and continue physiologic monitoring until discharge criteria are met.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members to provide patient care.
Coordinate nursing care, including direct care, patient and family education, and transitions of care.
Plan, implement, evaluate, and communicate all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
Provide leadership through precepting, leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
Delegate patient care based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, accountability, and available resources.
Potentially participate in committees or projects.
Interpret ECG rhythms and obtain ACLS certification within the first 3–6 months of employment.