Registered Nurse - Complex Intervention Unit - RN

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

3d • $44 - $67

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) works on the 10-bed secured Complex Intervention Unit, a medical/surgical unit for adult patients with multiple comorbidities and increased risk of harming themselves or others or engaging in verbal or physical aggression. Nurses are specially educated to care for and teach patients with complex medical/surgical and behavioral health needs. The unit emphasizes early intervention and a holistic nursing approach. Staff may have a future opportunity to join the Department of Nursing’s behavioral emergency response team.

The RN coordinates nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions 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 provides leadership through precepting, formal and informal leadership, and quality improvement; delegates care based on factors including skill, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources; and may participate in committees or projects. A subset of employees may be required to drive a personal vehicle as part of the role.

New graduate nurses are directed to apply through Mayo Clinic’s Nurse Residency Program. The position is eligible for TN sponsorship, subject to 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Additional state licensure and/or specialty certification or training as required by the work area.
• Entry-level associate degree RNs with an RN start date of 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.

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.
• Provide care and education to patients with complex medical/surgical and behavioral health needs, using early intervention and a holistic approach.
• 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 availability of resources.
• Mentor and teach; communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Participate in committees or projects as appropriate.

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 FSA options for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level