Registered Nurse - Main PACU - RN

Mayo Clinic•Phoenix, AZ

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, meeting the needs of patients and families. Within Mayo Clinic’s Nursing Professional Practice Model and the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, the RN plans, implements, evaluates, and communicates all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. This position provides coverage in both Preop and PACU. The RN provides leadership through precepting, formal and informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates care based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource availability. The role requires strong communication, mentoring, and teaching skills; participation in committees or projects may also be part of the position. Some employees may be required to drive their personal vehicle as part of their responsibilities.

Requirements

  • Graduate of a baccalaureate nursing program recognized by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA.
  • For entry-level associate degree registered nurses with an RN start date on or after April 1, 2020, provide documented evidence of completing a baccalaureate nursing degree from an accredited program within five years from the last day of the month of the RN start date.
  • At least 1 year of RN critical care experience in ICU, PACU, or ED.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience working in a team environment.
  • Computer skills.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, 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 according to applicable state requirements.
  • Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
  • ACLS certification required upon hire.
  • Additional state licensure and/or specialty certification or training as required by the work area.

Nice To Haves

  • PACU experience preferred.
  • Prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.

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.
  • Provide coverage in both Preop and PACU.
  • Provide leadership through precepting, leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
  • Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource availability.
  • Mentor and teach; participate in committees or projects as applicable.
  • Drive a personal vehicle if required as part of the role.

Benefits

  • Multiple medical plan options.
  • Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision plan with a national network.
  • HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Competitive retirement package.
  • Competitive compensation.
  • Comprehensive benefit plans.
  • Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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