Registered Nurse - GI Endoscopy Intake/Recovery - RN

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

1d • $40 - $63

About The Position

The Ambulatory Care Registered Nurse (RN) delivers direct patient care and education in an outpatient setting. This role is in Mayo Clinic’s GI Endoscopy practice on Alfred 6, caring for adult patients. RNs may work in the Procedural or Intake/Recovery area and may cross-cover based on patient needs.

In Intake, the RN completes a focused history and patient assessment before endoscopy, educates patients about procedures, and reviews medical history, medications, and allergies to determine whether the patient can proceed. In Recovery, the RN monitors patients after sedation until they meet discharge criteria. Intake/Recovery RNs also assist in the endoscopy suite, including room setup, delegated hands-on assistance to the physician, documentation of supplies, procedures, and specimens, medication administration, and history review. When moderate sedation is required, the RN is responsible for patient sedation. The RN collaborates with physicians and other healthcare team members to provide patient care.

The setting is fast-paced and unpredictable and requires attention to detail, critical thinking, time management, multitasking, autonomous practice, and comfort managing multiple computer applications. RNs are trained to interpret ECG rhythms and are expected to attain ACLS certification within their first 3–6 months of employment.

The RN coordinates nursing care, including direct care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. The role includes planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of care in accordance with the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model and ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. The RN provides leadership through activities such as precepting, formal or informal leadership, and quality improvement; delegates care according to skill, experience, acuity, resources, and fiscal accountability; and may participate in committees or projects. Some employees may be required to use a personal vehicle as part of their role.

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

Requirements

• At least one year of RN experience is required.
• Graduate of a baccalaureate nursing program accredited by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA; for graduates of programs not accredited by these organizations, at least one year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of LPN experience at Mayo Clinic is required.
• Entry-level associate degree RNs with an RN start date on or after April 1, 2020, must provide documented completion of an accredited baccalaureate nursing degree within five years from the last day of the month of their RN start date.
• Current RN license meeting applicable state requirements before the start date.
• Valid BLS certification through at least 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 or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Teamwork experience and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Computer skills and ability to manage multiple computer applications.
• 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.
• New graduate nurses should apply through the Nurse Residency Program rather than this posting.

Nice To Haves

• One year of RN experience within the last five years.
• Previous ICU/PCU, ER, or PACU experience.
• ECG interpretation experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Prior experience with electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct outpatient nursing care and patient education to adult GI Endoscopy patients.
• Complete focused histories and patient assessments before endoscopy.
• Educate patients about endoscopic procedures and review medical history, current medications, and allergies to confirm readiness for the procedure.
• Monitor patients after sedation until they meet discharge criteria.
• Assist in the endoscopy suite, including room setup, delegated procedural assistance, documentation of supplies, procedures, and specimens, medication administration, and history review.
• Provide patient sedation when moderate sedation is required during a procedure.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members to provide patient care.
• Coordinate nursing care, patient and family education, and transitions of care.
• Plan, implement, evaluate, and communicate all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
• Provide nursing leadership through precepting, leadership activities, and quality improvement efforts.
• Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, acuity, resources, and fiscal accountability.
• Interpret ECG rhythms and obtain ACLS certification within the first 3–6 months of employment.
• Participate in committees or projects as applicable.
• Use a personal vehicle for work responsibilities if required for the employee’s role.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with multiple plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and flexible spending accounts for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefit plans for employees and their families.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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