Registered Nurse - Surgical PCU, Nights - RN

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

6d • Onsite

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, following Mayo Clinic’s Nursing Professional Practice Model and the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. The role is accountable for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.

The RN provides leadership through precepting, formal and informal leadership, and quality-improvement efforts. The RN delegates care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources. Strong 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 Surgical Progressive Care Unit at Mayo Clinic Arizona is a high-acuity, 24-bed unit providing hemodynamic monitoring for a diverse patient population. The team cares for patients requiring High-Flow, BiPAP, titratable drips, intensive monitoring, or interventions. Patient populations include neurosurgery, neurology and comprehensive stroke, vascular surgery, ENT and plastics flap reconstruction, internal medicine (including DKA, sepsis, GI bleeds, and COVID), hepatology, solid organ transplant, and general and colorectal surgery.

The position is eligible for TN sponsorship. Mayo Clinic describes opportunities for nursing certifications, a High Acuity Fellowship, nursing conferences, continuing education, a Career Investment Program, and hospital subcommittees.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited associate or diploma nursing program 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 an accredited baccalaureate nursing degree within five years from the last day of the month of their RN start date.
• Current RN license meeting applicable state requirements.
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
• ACLS certification required by the hire date and must not expire within 90 days of the hire date.
• Additional specialty certification or training as required by the work area.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Progressive or Intermediate Care experience.
• BSN or MSN.
• One year of RN experience within the last five years.
• 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, formal and informal leadership roles, and quality-improvement efforts.
• Delegate patient care based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource availability.
• Mentor and teach, communicate effectively, and potentially participate in committees or projects.
• Drive a personal vehicle when required for a subset of employees.

Benefits

• Medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and FSA pre-tax savings accounts for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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