Registered Nurse - Post Surgical Care - RN

Mayo Clinic • Mankato, MN

2d • $44 - $67

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 throughout the continuum of care, meeting the needs of patients and families. Within Mayo Clinic’s Nursing Professional Practice Model, the RN plans, implements, evaluates, and communicates all phases of care for assigned patients, using the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice as a basis for practice.

The RN provides leadership through precepting, informal leadership, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources. The role calls for excellent communication, mentoring, and teaching skills; participation in committees or projects may also be part of the position. A subset of employees may be required to drive a personal vehicle as part of their responsibilities.

The position is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship requires state licensure and completion of VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Requirements

• Graduate of a nursing program.
• Current RN license meeting applicable state requirements.
• Current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Any additional state licensure, specialty certification, or training required by the work area.
• 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.
• Entry-level associate degree registered nurses with an RN start date on or after April 1, 2020, must provide documented evidence of completion of a baccalaureate nursing degree within five years from the last day of the month of their RN start date.
• Entry-level associate degree registered nurses with an RN start date before April 1, 2020, must provide documented evidence of baccalaureate nursing degree completion as stipulated by the degree requirement program in place at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year of RN experience in an applicable care setting, or one year of LPN experience at Mayo Clinic.
• 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 care settings and the continuum of care.
• Provide leadership through precepting, informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
• Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and adequacy of resources.
• Mentor and teach, and potentially participate on committees or projects.
• Drive a personal vehicle as part of role responsibilities if required for the employee’s position.

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 flexible spending accounts 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: Entry Level