Registered Nurse - CV Surgery Clinic AL1E – RN

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

4h • $36 - $59

About The Position

The Care Team RN works in the Cardiovascular Surgery/LVAD Outpatient Practice and interacts with patients both face-to-face and remotely. The RN is accountable for coordinating and providing nursing care, including pre-operative preparation, direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. The role involves collaborating with providers and other Care Team members and supporting nursing practice across settings and throughout the continuum of care.

Within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, the RN plans, implements, evaluates, and communicates all phases of nursing care for assigned patients, using the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice as a basis. The RN delegates care according to staff skill and experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources. The role also provides leadership through precepting, informal or formal leadership, and quality-improvement efforts. The RN may participate in committees or projects and uses communication, mentoring, teaching, and critical-thinking skills to support patients, families, and colleagues.

New graduate nurses should apply through Mayo Clinic’s Nurse Residency Program, which is designed to support new graduate RNs and helps identify work areas aligned with their professional goals. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship; successful sponsorship 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.
• Currently working in direct patient care.
• 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 or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience working in a team environment.
• Computer skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations in the work setting.
• Demonstrated leadership, effective communication, and excellent critical-thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use data for trend analysis and decision-making.
• Associate-degree RNs whose RN start date is April 1, 2020 or later must provide documented evidence of completing a baccalaureate nursing degree 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.

Nice To Haves

• Population-specific experience with LVAD, heart failure, or cardiovascular surgery patients.
• Knowledge of population characteristics and desired outcomes.
• Prior experience with electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide nursing care, including pre-operative preparation and direct patient care.
• Educate patients and families and coordinate transitions of care.
• Plan, implement, evaluate, and communicate all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
• Collaborate and communicate with providers and other Care Team members.
• Delegate patient care according to staff skill level and experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources.
• Support professional nursing practice across settings and throughout the continuum of care.
• Provide leadership through precepting, informal or formal leadership roles, and quality-improvement efforts.
• Mentor and teach, and potentially participate in committees or projects.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with multiple plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Competitive compensation.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree