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 settings and throughout the continuum of care to meet patient and family needs. Working 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 care for assigned patients.

The RN provides leadership through precepting, informal leadership, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates care based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources. The position requires strong communication, mentoring, teaching, and critical-thinking skills; participation in committees or projects may also be part of the role. Some employees may be required to drive a personal vehicle as part of their responsibilities. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program, or a program in the candidacy process, leading to an associate degree or diploma, 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 required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, potentially including days, evenings, nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call shifts.
• 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 from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Additional state licensure 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 practice settings and the continuum of care.
• Provide leadership through precepting, informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
• Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and adequacy of resources.
• Mentor and teach; participate in committees or projects as appropriate.
• Drive a personal vehicle when required for 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 (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) 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