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 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, and quality-improvement efforts. The RN delegates care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources. The role requires strong 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 the role. This position is eligible for TN sponsorship.

Requirements

• Graduate of a baccalaureate nursing program recognized by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA.
• Entry-level 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 from the last day of the month of their RN start date.
• At least 1 year of RN critical care experience in an ICU, PACU, or ED.
• 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.
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
• ACLS required upon hire.
• Additional state licensure and/or specialty certification or training as required by the work area.

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 settings and throughout 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; participate in committees or projects as applicable.
• Drive a personal vehicle when required for a subset of employees.

Benefits

• Medical plan options
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage
• Vision plan with a national network
• HSA and FSA pre-tax savings accounts for eligible expenses
• Competitive retirement package
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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