Registered Nurse - Cardiac Interventional Lab, PRN - RN

Mayo Clinic•Jacksonville, FL

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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, using the Mayo Nursing Care Model to plan, implement, evaluate, and communicate all phases of care for assigned patients. Practice is based on the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. The RN provides leadership through precepting, informal leadership, and quality improvement efforts, and delegates care based on skill, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources. This role requires strong communication, mentoring, and teaching skills, and may involve participation in committees or projects. The position is eligible for TN sponsorship, which requires state licensure and completion of VisaScreen or equivalent certification. In the Cardiac Interventional Lab, the RN assesses patients before and after cardiology procedures; administers ordered medications and treatments, including arterial and venous sheath pulls; collaborates on care plans; educates patients and families; monitors cardiac rhythms; supports TEE/cardioversion and tilt table resting procedures; maintains a sterile and safe environment; follows infection control protocols; and documents care accurately and promptly.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing program.
Current RN license meeting applicable state requirements.
Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) and ACLS competency through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, subject to the stated work-area exception for BLS competency at positions not on campus.
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, potentially 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.
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 within five years from the last day of the month of the RN start date.
Entry-level associate degree RNs with an RN start date before April 1, 2020 must provide documented evidence of baccalaureate nursing degree completion as stipulated by the degree requirement program in place at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of RN experience in an applicable care setting, or one year of LPN experience at Mayo Clinic.
Prior experience with electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough patient assessments before and after cardiology procedures, providing comprehensive care and monitoring.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed or ordered, including arterial and venous sheath pulls.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans.
Educate patients and families about cardiac procedures and post-procedural care.
Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, recognizing and responding promptly to changes.
Assist with TEE/cardioversion and tilt table resting procedures, providing nursing support and maintaining a sterile environment.
Follow infection control protocols and maintain a safe patient care environment.
Document patient care accurately and in a timely manner.
Coordinate nursing care, including direct patient care, education, and transitions of care.
Plan, implement, evaluate, and communicate all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
Provide leadership through precepting, informal leadership, and quality improvement efforts.
Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and adequacy of resources.
Potentially participate in committees or projects.