Registered Nurse - Inpatient Pain Service (IPS) - RN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

About The Position

The acute Inpatient Pain Service (IPS) Registered Nurse works collaboratively with Anesthesia and Pain Medicine residents, fellows, and consultants to manage post-surgical pain catheters and acute pain needs across various surgical populations at RMC and SMC. IPS RNs are the primary contact for calls related to the acute pain service during their shift. They coordinate pain management among stakeholders, assess patients in locations including the PACU and patient care units, provide continuity on the team, and lead rounds with consultants and residents or fellows. Patient, family, anesthesia resident, and interdisciplinary team education about pain management is a core part of the role. The RN coordinates nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. The RN plans, implements, evaluates, and communicates all phases of care for assigned patients within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model and the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. The role also provides leadership through precepting, formal or informal leadership, and quality improvement; delegates care according to skill, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources; and may participate in committees or projects. New graduate nurses are directed to apply through the Nurse Residency Program posting. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship, which requires state licensure and completion of VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing program recognized by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA.
At least one year of RN experience is required.
At least two years of nursing experience is listed as an additional qualification.
Strong communication skills and independent organizational skills.
Comfort navigating the electronic medical record for efficient chart review.
Ability to provide direct patient care and physically assist with positioning patients for catheter assessment and intervention.
Current RN license meeting applicable state requirements, obtained before the start date.
BLS certification 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.
Entry-level associate degree RNs whose RN start date is April 1, 2020, or later must provide documented evidence of completing a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited program within five years of the last day of the month of their RN start date.
Internal applicants must attach their three most recent performance appraisals.

Responsibilities

Manage post-surgical pain catheters and acute pain needs in various surgical populations at RMC and SMC in collaboration with Anesthesia and Pain Medicine residents, fellows, and consultants.
Serve as the primary contact for acute pain service phone calls during the shift.
Coordinate pain management care among stakeholders.
Assess patients in settings including the PACU and patient care units.
Provide continuity on the team and lead rounds with consultants and residents or fellows.
Educate patients, family members, anesthesia residents, and interdisciplinary team members about pain management.
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.
Provide leadership through precepting, leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource availability.
Participate in committees or projects as appropriate.