Registered Nurse - CV Surgery Clinic AL1E – RN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

2d•$36 - $59

About The Position

The Care Team Registered Nurse works in the Cardiovascular Surgery/LVAD Outpatient Practice and interacts with patients both face-to-face and remotely. The RN coordinates nursing care, including pre-operative preparation, direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. The role requires collaboration with providers and other Care Team members and supports nursing practice across settings and throughout the continuum of care. 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 delegates care based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources. The position also provides leadership through precepting, other leadership activities, and quality improvement efforts; mentoring and teaching; and potential participation in committees or projects. New graduate nurses are directed to apply through Mayo Clinic’s Nurse Residency Program. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship, contingent on state licensure and completion of VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing program recognized by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA.
At least one year of RN experience.
Currently working in direct patient care.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience working in a team environment.
Computer skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations in the work setting.
Demonstrated leadership, effective communication, and strong critical-thinking skills.
Demonstrated ability to use data for trend analysis and decision-making.
Current RN license meeting applicable state requirements before the start date.
Valid BLS certification that remains 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.
Any additional state licensure, specialty certification, or training required by the work area.
Entry-level associate-degree RNs whose RN start date is April 1, 2020 or later must provide documented completion of a baccalaureate nursing degree 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

Population-specific experience with LVAD, heart failure, or cardiovascular surgery patients.
Prior experience with electronic medical record systems.
Knowledge of population characteristics and desired outcomes.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and provide nursing care, including pre-operative preparation and direct patient care.
Educate patients and families and support transitions of care.
Plan, implement, evaluate, and communicate all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
Communicate and collaborate with providers and other Care Team members.
Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources.
Provide leadership through preceptor and other leadership roles, and contribute to quality improvement efforts.
Mentor and teach, and potentially participate in committees or projects.