Registered Nurse - ENT - Otorhinolaryngology - RN
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, meeting the needs of patients and families. Working within Mayo Clinic’s Nursing Professional Practice Model and using the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, the RN plans, implements, evaluates, and communicates all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The RN provides leadership through precepting, formal and informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts; delegates care according to staff skill, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources; and may participate in committees or projects. The role calls for strong communication, mentoring, and teaching skills. New graduate nurses are directed to apply through the Nurse Residency Program, which is designed to support new graduate RNs. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship, contingent on state licensure and completion of VisaScreen or an 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.
- Valid BLS certification that remains 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.
- 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 and adapt to unpredictable situations in the work setting.
- Demonstrated leadership, effective communication, and excellent critical-thinking skills.
- Entry-level associate degree RNs whose RN start date is April 1, 2020 or later must document completion of a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited program within five years from the last day of the month of their RN start date.
- Internal applicants must attach their three most recent performance appraisals.
Nice To Haves
- ENT experience.
- Tracheostomy experience.
- Pediatric experience.
- One year of RN experience within the last five years.
- 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 preceptor responsibilities, leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
- Delegate patient care based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and availability of resources.
- Mentor and teach, and participate in committees or projects as appropriate.
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 FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
