Registered Nurse - Family Medicine - RN

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

1d • $44 - $67

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 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 provides leadership through precepting, formal and informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates care according to staff skill and experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources. Excellent communication, mentoring, and teaching skills are expected; the RN may also participate in committees or projects. Some employees may be required to use a personal vehicle as part of their role.

The Family Medicine unit cares for medical patients with varied acute or chronic health problems, often involving multiple comorbidities, and includes an area for pediatric overflow. Care emphasizes discharge planning and daily multidisciplinary patient care rounds; complex planning may be needed to support patients returning to the community. The unit has 16 beds and care is provided by dedicated staff.

This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship requires state licensure and completion of VisaScreen or equivalent certification. New graduate nurses are directed to apply through the Nurse Residency Program.

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.
• BLS certification valid for 90 days after the start date; accepted certifications include AHA/Heartcode BLS, Military Training Network, or Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations in the work setting.
• Demonstrated leadership, effective communication, and excellent critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, potentially including days, evenings, nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call.
• Entry-level associate degree RNs with an RN start date on or after April 1, 2020, must provide documented evidence of completing a baccalaureate nursing degree from an accredited program within five years from the last day of the month of their RN start date.
• 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 settings and the continuum of care to meet patient and family needs.
• Provide leadership through precepting, formal and informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
• Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources.
• Mentor and teach, and participate in committees or projects as appropriate.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary patient care rounds and discharge planning for Family Medicine patients.

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.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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