Registered Nurse - CV Surgery Clinic AL1E – RN

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

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About The Position

The Care Team RN works in the Cardiovascular Surgery/LVAD Outpatient Practice, with both face-to-face and non-face-to-face patient interactions. The RN is accountable for coordinating and providing nursing care, including pre-operative preparation, direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. The role requires collaboration with providers and other Care Team members and supports nursing practice across settings and the continuum of care.

Working within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model and the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, the RN plans, implements, evaluates, and communicates all phases of care for assigned patients. The RN delegates care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources. The position also provides leadership through precepting, informal or formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The RN may participate in committees or projects and mentors and teaches others.

New graduate nurses are directed to apply through the Nurse Residency Program. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship; successful sponsorship requires 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 RN experience.
• Must currently be working in direct patient care.
• Current RN license in accordance with 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, 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, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations in the work setting.
• Demonstrated leadership, effective communication, and critical-thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use data for trend analysis and decision-making.
• Associate-degree RNs whose RN start date is April 1, 2020 or later must provide documented evidence of completion of a baccalaureate nursing degree from an accredited program within five years of the last day of the month of their RN start date.
• Internal applicants must attach their three most recent performance appraisals.

Nice To Haves

• Population-specific experience working with LVAD, heart failure, or cardiovascular surgery patients.
• Knowledge of population characteristics and desired outcomes.
• Prior experience with electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide nursing care for assigned patients, including pre-operative preparation and direct patient care.
• Provide patient and family education and support transitions of care.
• Plan, implement, evaluate, and communicate all phases of nursing care.
• Collaborate with providers and other Care Team members.
• Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and availability of resources.
• Provide leadership through precepting, leadership activities, and quality improvement efforts.
• Mentor and teach, and potentially participate in committees or projects.

What This Job Offers

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