Registered Nurse - Cardiac, Main OR - RN

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

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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 practice settings and throughout the continuum of care, meeting the needs of patients and families. Within Mayo Clinic’s Nursing Professional Practice Model, the RN plans, implements, evaluates, and communicates all phases of care for assigned patients, using the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice as a basis for practice. The RN provides leadership through precepting, informal leadership, and quality improvement; delegates care based on staff skill and experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources; and uses strong communication, mentoring, and teaching skills. The RN may also participate in committees or projects. A subset of employees may be required to drive a personal vehicle as part of the role. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing associate or diploma program, or a program in the candidacy process, recognized by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA.
• Entry-level associate-degree RNs whose RN start date is April 1, 2020 or later must provide documented evidence of completing a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited program within five years from the last day of the month of their RN start date.
• Must have completed Periop 101 or have at least two years of recent experience in a Level I Trauma Center, cardiothoracic surgery program, or abdominal transplant program.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, potentially including days, evenings, nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations in the work setting.
• Demonstrated leadership, effective communication, and excellent critical-thinking skills.
• Current RN license in accordance with applicable state requirements.
• Maintain Basic Life Support competency through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification or training as required by the work area.

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.
• Support professional nursing practice across settings and throughout the continuum of care.
• Provide leadership through precepting, informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
• Delegate patient care based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource adequacy.
• Mentor and teach, and participate in committees or projects as appropriate.
• Drive a personal vehicle if required for the employee's subset of the role.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Affordable vision plan with a national network.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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