Registered Nurse - Department of Surgery, Plastics - RN

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

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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 to meet patient and family needs. Within Mayo Clinic’s 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 roles, and quality improvement efforts; delegates care based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources; and uses strong communication, mentoring, and teaching skills. The RN may participate in committees or projects. Some employees may be required to drive a personal vehicle as part of their responsibilities. The role is eligible for TN sponsorship.

Requirements

• Graduate of a baccalaureate nursing program recognized by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA. If the nursing program was not accredited by one of 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 evidence of completing a baccalaureate nursing degree from an accredited program within five years from the last day of the month of their RN start date.
• Entry-level associate degree RNs with an RN 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.
• 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 in accordance with applicable state requirements.
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, valid for at least 90 days from the start date. Arizona roles require maintained BLS competency; some off-campus positions may not require current BLS competency, as determined by the work area.
• Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification or training as required by the work area.

Nice To Haves

• One year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of current LPN experience at Mayo Clinic.
• BSN.
• Plastic surgery experience.
• Previous ambulatory experience.
• Prior experience with electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/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 across the continuum of care.
• 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, and participate in committees or projects as applicable.
• Drive a personal vehicle as part of the role if required for the employee’s responsibilities.

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 FSAs 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