Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular PCU - RN

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

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 care settings and the continuum of care, and plans, implements, evaluates, and communicates all phases of care for assigned patients within Mayo Clinic’s Nursing Professional Practice Model and the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. The RN provides leadership through precepting, formal or informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts; delegates care according to staff skills, 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.

This position is in Mayo Clinic Arizona’s 3 West Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit, a high-acuity team providing cardiovascular and thoracic patient care. The expanding unit has a newly designed space with 46 beds and staffing based on patient acuity, with resources available 24/7. Patients cared for include those with congestive heart failure, cardiovascular or thoracic surgery, heart transplants, pulmonary hypertension, left ventricular assist devices, pulmonary artery catheters, ultrafiltration, post-cardiac procedures, titratable medications, and arterial lines. The unit emphasizes multidisciplinary teamwork, nursing advocacy, compassionate and respectful care, and opportunities to expand knowledge and grow professionally.

The role is eligible for TN sponsorship.

Requirements

• Graduate of a baccalaureate nursing program recognized by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA; alternatively, graduates of a non-accredited nursing program need at least one year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of LPN experience at Mayo Clinic.
• Entry-level associate degree RNs with a start date on or after April 1, 2020 must provide documented evidence of completing an accredited baccalaureate nursing degree within five years from the last day of the month of their RN start date.
• Entry-level associate degree RNs with a start date before April 1, 2020 must provide documented evidence of completing a baccalaureate nursing degree as stipulated by the degree requirement program in place at hire.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Computer skills; prior electronic medical record system experience is preferred.
• 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.
• Current RN license meeting applicable state requirements.
• Arizona positions require maintaining Basic Life Support (BLS) competency; BLS must be active and valid from AHA or ARC and remain valid for 90 days past the start date.
• ECG competency is required.
• BLS and ACLS are required upon hire.
• Additional state licensure, specialty certification, or training may be 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 throughout the continuum of care.
• Provide leadership through precepting, formal or informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
• Delegate patient care based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources.
• Mentor and teach, communicate effectively, and potentially participate in committees or projects.
• Drive a personal vehicle if 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.
• HSA and FSA pre-tax savings accounts for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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