Registered Nurse – Gonda 15 OR - RN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) on Gonda 15 Surgical Services delivers direct patient care and patient education in an outpatient setting, supporting operating rooms and procedural spaces. The RN provides perioperative care in the operating room as a circulating nurse and coordinates and delivers care in the Pain and Retina procedural practices within the Gonda 15 Outpatient Procedure Center. The RN coordinates nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. Working 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 care for assigned patients. The position also includes teaching patients and families, orienting colleagues and peers, mentoring, and providing leadership through preceptor activities, formal or informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates care based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources. RNs hired into this position work primarily in the operating room and may be expected to cross-train to other areas as needed. New graduate nurses are directed to apply through the Nurse Residency Program posting. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship; successful sponsorship requires 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.
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.
Additional state licensure and/or specialty certification or training as required by the work area.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work 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 whose RN start date is April 1, 2020, or later must provide documented evidence of completing a baccalaureate degree in nursing 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

At least one year of recent RN experience in Operating Room, Peri-anesthesia, Procedural, or ICU/PCU; Operating Room experience is strongly preferred.
Prior experience with electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

Deliver direct patient care and patient education in an outpatient setting.
Provide perioperative care in the operating room as a circulating RN.
Coordinate and deliver care in the Pain and Retina procedural practices in the Gonda 15 Outpatient Procedure Center.
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.
Teach patients and families and orient colleagues and peers.
Provide leadership through preceptor duties, 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.
Cross-train to other areas as needed.
May be required to drive a personal vehicle as part of the role.