Registered Nurse - GI Endoscopy Intake/Recovery - RN

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

1d • $40 - $63

About The Position

The Ambulatory Care Registered Nurse (RN) delivers direct patient care and patient education in an outpatient setting. In Mayo Clinic’s GI Endoscopy practice on Alfred 6, RNs care for adult patients and may work in Procedural or Intake/Recovery, with cross-coverage as patient needs require.

Intake RNs complete focused histories and assessments before endoscopy, educate patients about procedures, and review medical histories, medications, and allergies to help determine readiness for the scheduled procedure. Recovery RNs monitor patients after sedation, continuing physiologic monitoring until discharge criteria are met. Intake and Recovery RNs may also assist in the endoscopy suite, including room setup, delegated hands-on assistance to the physician and procedural team, documentation of supplies, procedures, and specimens, medication administration, and history review. When moderate sedation is needed, the RN is responsible for patient sedation.

The role involves collaboration with physicians and other healthcare team members in a fast-paced, highly unpredictable environment. It requires expert critical thinking, careful attention to detail, time management, multitasking, autonomous functioning, and comfort using multiple computer applications. RNs are trained to interpret ECG rhythms and are expected to obtain ACLS certification within their first 3–6 months of employment.

The RN coordinates nursing care, including direct care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. The RN plans, implements, evaluates, and communicates all phases of nursing care according to Mayo Clinic’s Nursing Professional Practice Model and the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. The role also includes leadership through precepting, formal or informal leadership, and quality-improvement activities; delegation of care according to staff skill and experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource availability; and potentially participation in committees or projects. A subset of employees may need to drive a personal vehicle as part of the role.

New graduate nurses should apply through Mayo Clinic’s Nurse Residency Program posting. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship, subject to state licensure and VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Requirements

• At least one year of RN experience is required.
• Graduate of a baccalaureate nursing program recognized by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA.
• For graduates of a nursing program not accredited by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA: 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 an RN start date on or after April 1, 2020, must provide documented completion of an accredited baccalaureate nursing degree within five years from the last day of the month of their RN start date.
• Current RN license meeting applicable state requirements before the start date.
• BLS certification 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 and/or specialty certification or training required by the work area.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Computer skills and ability to manage multiple computer applications.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations in the work setting.
• Demonstrated leadership, effective communication, and excellent critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours that may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call.
• Internal applicants must attach their three most recent performance appraisals.

Nice To Haves

• Previous ICU/PCU, ER, or PACU experience.
• ECG interpretation experience.
• BSN.
• Prior experience with electronic medical record systems.
• One year of RN experience within the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care and patient education in an outpatient setting.
• Coordinate nursing care, including direct care, patient and family education, and transitions of care.
• Complete focused histories and patient assessments before endoscopy procedures.
• Educate patients about endoscopic procedures and review medical history, medication lists, and allergies.
• Monitor patients after sedation until they meet discharge criteria.
• Assist in the endoscopy suite, including room setup, delegated hands-on assistance to physicians and the procedural team, documentation of supplies, procedures, and specimens, medication administration, and history review.
• Administer moderate sedation when required for a procedure.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members to provide patient care.
• Plan, implement, evaluate, and communicate all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
• Interpret ECG rhythms and obtain ACLS certification within the first 3–6 months of employment.
• Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources.
• Provide leadership through precepting, leadership roles, and quality-improvement efforts; participate in committees or projects as applicable.
• Potentially drive a personal vehicle when required as part of 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 for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level