Registered Nurse - Post Surgical Care - RN

Mayo Clinic • Mankato, MN

2d • $44 - $67

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 care settings and throughout the continuum of care to meet patient and family needs. Within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model and the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, the RN plans, implements, evaluates, and communicates all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The RN provides leadership through precepting, informal leadership, and quality improvement efforts; delegates patient care based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources; and uses strong communication, mentoring, and teaching skills. The RN may participate in committees or projects. Some employees may be required to drive their personal vehicle as part of their role. The position is eligible for TN sponsorship, subject to state licensure and completion of VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Requirements

• Graduate of a nursing program.
• Current RN license in accordance with applicable state requirements.
• Maintain current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Obtain 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.
• 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 a start date on or after April 1, 2020, must document completion of a baccalaureate nursing degree 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 document completion of a baccalaureate nursing degree as stipulated by the degree requirement program in place at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of LPN experience at Mayo Clinic.
• 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 precepting, informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
• Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource adequacy.
• Mentor and teach, and potentially participate in committees or projects.
• Drive a personal vehicle when required for the 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 accounts for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.

What This Job Offers

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