Registered Nurse - Complex Intervention Unit - RN
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) works in the Joseph 7C Complex Intervention Unit, a 10-bed secured medical/surgical unit providing care to adult patients with multiple comorbidities and increased risk of harming themselves or others, including patients who may exhibit verbal or physical aggression. Nurses on the unit are specially educated to teach and care for patients with complex medical/surgical and behavioral health needs. The unit emphasizes early intervention and holistic nursing care. Staff may have a future opportunity to join the Department of Nursing’s behavioral emergency response team. The RN coordinates nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. The role includes planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of care for assigned patients in accordance with the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model and ANA Scope and Standards of Practice. The RN provides leadership through precepting, formal or informal leadership, and quality improvement; delegates care according to skill and experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources; and may participate in committees or projects. A subset of employees may be required to drive a personal vehicle as part of the role. New graduate nurses should apply through the Nurse Residency Program posting. The role is eligible for TN sponsorship; successful sponsorship requires 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 meeting 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 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 completing a baccalaureate nursing degree from an accredited program within five years from the last day of the month of the RN start date.
- Additional state licensure and/or specialty certification or training as required by the work area.
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.
- Support professional nursing practice across settings and throughout the continuum of care.
- Provide leadership through preceptor activities, 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.
- Teach and care for patients with complex medical/surgical and behavioral health needs using early intervention and a holistic nursing approach.
- Participate in committees or projects as appropriate.
- Drive a personal vehicle if required for the employee’s role.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Affordable vision plan with a national network.
- HSA and FSA pre-tax savings options for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
