Registered Nurse - Main PACU - 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, the RN plans, implements, evaluates, and communicates all phases of nursing care for assigned patients, guided by the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. The RN provides leadership through precepting, formal and informal leadership, and quality improvement; delegates care based on skill, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource availability; and uses 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 role. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship.

Requirements

• Graduate of a baccalaureate nursing program recognized by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA.
• At least one year of RN critical care experience in an ICU, PACU, or ED.
• Current RN license meeting applicable state requirements.
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
• ACLS certification required upon hire.
• Additional state licensure and/or specialty certification or training as 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 whose RN start date is April 1, 2020, or later must provide documented evidence of completing an accredited baccalaureate nursing degree within five years from the last day of the month of their RN start date.

Nice To Haves

• PACU experience preferred.
• Prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.

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 practice settings and 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 resource availability.
• Mentor and teach; participate in committees or projects as appropriate.
• Drive a personal vehicle when required for the role.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible dental coverage.
• Affordable vision plan with a national network.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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