Registered Nurse – PACU – SMC

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

13h • $42 - $65

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 to meet patient and family needs. Working within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model and using the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice as a basis, the RN plans, implements, evaluates, and communicates all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The RN provides leadership through precepting, formal and informal leadership activities, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources. The position also involves communication, mentoring and teaching, and may include committee or project participation. Some employees may be required to drive their personal vehicle as part of their role. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship, which requires state licensure and VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Requirements

• Graduate of a nursing program recognized by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA.
• At least one year of RN experience.
• Current RN license meeting applicable state requirements before the start date.
• Valid BLS certification; it must remain valid for 90 days after the start date. Accepted certifications include AHA/Heartcode BLS, Military Training Network, and 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.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include 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.
• Entry-level associate degree RNs whose RN start date is April 1, 2020, or later must provide documented evidence of completing a BSN from an accredited nursing program within five years from the last day of the month of their RN start date.
• Internal applicants must attach their three most recent performance appraisals.

Nice To Haves

• Recent ICU/PCU experience within the last 3–5 years.
• Recent monitoring or sedation experience within the last 3–5 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 practice settings and the continuum of care.
• Provide leadership through precepting, formal and informal leadership activities, and quality improvement efforts.
• Delegate patient care based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource availability.
• Mentor and teach, and potentially participate in committees or projects.
• Drive a personal vehicle as part of the role if required for the employee's position.

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 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