Registered Nurse - Pediatrics - RN

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

1d • $44 - $67 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) works in Francis 3C-2B, a 44-bed general-care pediatrics unit at Mayo Eugenio Litta Children’s Hospital. The medical/surgical/oncology unit cares for infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and teens admitted for a wide range of needs, including trauma, acute and chronic illness, surgery, palliative care, and cytotoxic medication administration. The unit uses a family-centered approach; private patient rooms include parent sleep areas, and child life and age-specific activity spaces are available. Nursing staff may have the option to rotate to the Pediatric Infusion Therapy Center after developing relevant skills and experience.

The RN coordinates nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. In keeping with 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 or informal leadership, and quality-improvement efforts; delegates care according to staff skill and experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources; and may participate in committees or projects. Some employees may need to drive a personal vehicle as part of their role. The position is eligible for TN sponsorship, subject to state licensure and VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Requirements

• Graduate of a nursing program recognized by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA.
• At least one year of RN experience.
• Current RN license under applicable state requirements before the start date.
• Valid BLS certification; it must remain 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.
• 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 strong critical-thinking skills.
• Additional state licensure and/or specialty certification or training as required by the work area.
• Entry-level associate-degree RNs whose RN start date is April 1, 2020 or later must document completion of an accredited baccalaureate nursing degree within five years from the last day of the month of their RN start date.
• Internal applicants must attach their three most recent performance appraisals.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Provide leadership through precepting, formal or informal leadership roles, and quality-improvement efforts.
• Delegate patient care based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource availability.
• Support professional nursing practice across practice settings and the continuum of care.
• Participate in committees or projects as appropriate.
• Drive a personal vehicle when required for the role.

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 options for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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