Registered Nurse - Department of Surgery, Plastics - 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, and works within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model. The role is accountable for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of care for assigned patients, using the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice as a basis for practice.

The RN provides leadership through precepting, formal and informal leadership, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates care based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources. Strong communication, mentoring, and teaching skills are important; the RN may also participate in committees or projects. Some employees may be required to drive a personal vehicle as part of their role. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship.

Requirements

• Graduate of a baccalaureate nursing program accredited by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA; alternatively, graduates of non-accredited nursing programs must have at least one year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of LPN experience at Mayo Clinic.
• Entry-level associate degree RNs with a start date on or after April 1, 2020, must provide documented evidence of completing an accredited BSN program within five years from the last day of the month of their RN start date.
• Entry-level associate degree RNs with a start date before April 1, 2020, must provide documented evidence of BSN program completion as stipulated by the degree requirement program in place at hire.
• Current RN license meeting applicable state requirements.
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, valid for at least 90 days from the start date, or BLS competency where applicable in Arizona.
• Additional state licensure(s), specialty certification, or training as required by the work area.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Computer skills.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• One year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of current LPN experience at Mayo Clinic.
• BSN.
• Plastic surgery experience.
• Previous ambulatory experience.
• 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 practice settings and the continuum of care.
• Provide leadership through preceptor activities, 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, and participate in committees or projects as appropriate.
• Drive a personal vehicle if required by the specific position responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time