Registered Nurse - Thoracic/Vascular ICU - RN

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

4d • $44 - $67

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) works in the 18-bed Mary Brigh 7DE Thoracic/Vascular Intensive Care Unit, which cares for a diverse patient population, including thoracic, vascular, orthopedic, plastics, urology, ENT, oral/facial, interventional radiology-lytic procedures, status 1A heart patients, obstetric patients, and occasionally cardiovascular surgery and medical patients. Care is primarily short-term postoperative care averaging two to three days, with occasional long-term care for complex multisystem failure. The multidisciplinary care team collaborates to support Mayo Clinic’s vision.

The RN coordinates nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. The role supports professional nursing practice across settings and the continuum of care, and follows the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model and ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. The RN plans, implements, evaluates, and communicates all phases of care for assigned patients, and provides leadership through precepting, formal or informal leadership, and quality improvement activities. The RN delegates care based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources. Some employees may be required to drive a personal vehicle as part of their role.

This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship requires state licensure and completion of VisaScreen or equivalent certification. New graduate nurses should apply through the Nurse Residency Program posting.

Requirements

• Graduate of a nursing program recognized by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA.
• At least one year of RN experience.
• Current RN license according to applicable state requirements, obtained 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, and Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers.
• 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.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include 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 RNs with an RN start date of April 1, 2020, or later must provide documented evidence of completion of a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited program 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.
• Monitor patients’ respiratory and hemodynamic status.
• Prevent skin breakdown and infection, and manage acute and chronic pain.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to provide nursing care.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Provide leadership through precepting, formal or 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, and potentially participate in committees or projects.
• Drive a personal vehicle if required for the employee’s 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 accounts for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

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